Weather Derivatives Are Frequently Used To: Choose One)

question 5

Multiple Choice

Weather derivatives are frequently used to: choose one)

• A) Hedge the volume of electricity that will be demanded by customers in the summer
• B) Hedge the price of oil that must be purchased in the winter
• C) Hedge the price of electricity that must be purchased in the summer
• D) Hedge the price and volume of gas that must be purchased for heating in the winter

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