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Commodity trade and finance

Title
Commodity trade and finance / Michael Tamvakis.
Author
Tamvakis, Michael N.
Publication
  • Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Informa Law, 2015.
  • ©2015

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Description
xxii, 506 pages; 25 cm.
Summary
"What affects the supply of oil? How important is the weather in determining grain prices? Why has the price of copper skyrocketed? This unique book analyses the economics of key commodity groups, including energy, agriculture and metals. It examines the supply/demand fundamentals of several major and minor commodities, physical characteristics, production and consumption patterns, trade flows and pricing mechanisms. It also explains the main tools used to hedge price risk, such as futures, options and swaps.This second edition contain has been fully revised and restructured, and contains 4 new chapters, including oil refining, electricity and price risk management for energy, metals and agricultural commoditiesThis book is an indispensable reference text for students, academics and those working in the commodity business"--
Series Statement
The Grammenos library
Uniform Title
Grammenos library.
Subject
  • Primary commodities
  • Primary commodities > Prices
  • International trade
  • Commodity exchanges
  • LAW / Commercial / International Trade
  • LAW / Banking
  • LAW / General
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
  • 9780415732451
  • 041573245X
  • 9781315767413 (canceled/invalid)
LCCN
  • 2014033291
  • 99963842262
OCLC
  • ocn890127860
  • 890127860
  • SCSB-9402753
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries