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Title: CASH AND FUTURES PRICE RELATIONSHIPS FOR NONSTORABLE COMMODITIES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS USING A GENERAL THEORY
Authors: Naik, Gopal
Leuthold, Raymond M.
Issue Date: 1988-12
Abstract: Empirical analysis examines the presence of basis risk, speculative component, and expected maturity basis component in basis relationships for nonstorable commodities. The results indicate that all three above components exist in both cattle and hog markets. The basis risk and speculative components vary across contracts. Hog markets showed seasonality, which helps explain the hog basis more accurately. Flexibility in making the marketing decision strengthens the explanation of intertemporal price relationships for both cattle and hogs beyond that previously attributed to only feed prices.
URI: http://purl.umn.edu/32106
Institution/Association: Western Journal of Agricultural Economics>Volume 13, Number 02, December 1988
Total Pages: 12
Language: English
From Page: 327
To Page: 338
Collections:Volume 13, Number 02, December 1988

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