The Open Interest in Wheat Futures Is the

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Multiple Choice

The open interest in wheat futures is the

• A) amount of short positions to be delivered.
• B) the number of created but not purchased wheat contracts.
• C) total annual wheat production in the U.S.
• D) amount short positions are obligated to accept in delivery.

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