Commodity Futures Pricing

question 42

Multiple Choice

Commodity futures pricing

• A)must be related to spot prices.
• B)includes cost of carry.
• C)converges to spot prices at maturity.
• D)all of the above are true.
• E)none of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied that is equal to the quantity demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Rent Control

Governmental regulation of the amount landlords can charge for residential housing, intended to make housing more affordable.

Equilibrium Level

A condition where the supply and demand in the market are equal, leading to steady prices and amounts.

Supply Curve

A visual chart that illustrates how the price of a product correlates with the amount suppliers are prepared to manufacture and sell.