A Farmer Can Avoid Delivery on a Futures Contract by Buying

question 9

True/False

A farmer can avoid delivery on a futures contract by buying an offsetting futures contract.

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Definitions:

SARA

An acronym standing for the Species at Risk Act, a Canadian law enacted to provide for the recovery of wildlife species that are at risk of extinction.

Captive Breeding

A conservation strategy involving the breeding of endangered species in controlled environments, such as wildlife reserves or zoos, with the aim of reintroducing them to their natural habitats.

Extinction Spasm

Extinction Spasm is a rapid increase in the rate of extinction experienced by species within a relatively short geological period, often due to human activities.

Eco-Catastrophe

A major ecological disaster or event that causes significant harm to the environment and living organisms.