As Inventories of a Commodity Decline,which of the Following Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

As inventories of a commodity decline,which of the following is true?

• A) The one-year futures price as a percentage of the spot price increases
• B) The one-year futures price as a percentage of the spot price decreases
• C) The one-year futures price as a percentage of the spot price stays the same
• D) Any of the above can happen

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period of time in economics sufficient for all markets to adjust to changes, including the production capacity of the industry.

Price Paid

The actual amount of money exchanged for acquiring a good or service.

Resource Market

A market where raw materials, services, and other inputs required to produce goods and services are bought and sold.

Shift Resources

The reallocation of resources from one use to another, often in response to changing market conditions.