Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Futures Trading Revolutionizes Commodity Market Dynamics, Redefining Delivery Expectations

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Introduction: The Economics of Futures Trading
Barry A. Goss, B. S. Yamey

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Futures trading involves buying and selling standardized contracts for commodities to be delivered in the future. Most contracts are settled without physical delivery, making these markets known as paper markets. Traders can participate in futures trading without handling the actual goods.

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