Book Description:
This book provides an overview of new developments and trends in the stock and securities markets in the United States. Topics discussed include the STOCK Act, insider trading, public financial reporting by federal officials, employee stock options, securities transaction tax; U.S. initial public stock offerings and the JOBS Act, and foreign investment in U.S. securities. (Imprint: Nova)

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Table of Contents:
Preface pp. i-xii

The STOCK Act, Insider Trading, and Public Financial Reporting by Federal Officials
(Jack Maskell, CRS) pp. 1-10

Employee Stock Options: Tax Treatment and Tax Issues
(James M. Bickley, CRS) pp. 11-35

A Securities Transaction Tax: Financial Markets and Revenue Effects
(Mark P. Keightley, CRS) pp. 37-67

U.S. Initial Public Stock Offerings and the JOBS Act
(Rena S. Miller, Gary Shorter, CRS) pp. 69-107

Foreign Investment in U.S. Securities
(James K. Jackson, CRS) pp. 109-138

Index pp. 139-148