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One Use for Futures Markets Is "Price Discovery," That Is

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One use for futures markets is "price discovery," that is, the future price mirrors the current consensus of the future price. If the current price of corn is $2.00 a bushel and the cost of carry is 7 percent, explain what an investor would do if futures price of wheat were $2.40. Is the investor at risk?


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Steak

A cut of meat, typically beef, sliced perpendicular to the muscle fibers, or a similar piece of meat from other animals.

Tied Good

A product or service that is sold or used together with another product or service, often where one cannot effectively be used without the other.

Profit-maximizing Price

The price at which a company can sell its product to achieve the highest possible profit.

Salads and Steaks

A metaphor representing a range of consumer choices in the market, emphasizing the diversity in preference and consumption.

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