What Type of Research Design Attempts to Combine the Cross-Sectional

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Essay

What type of research design attempts to combine the cross-sectional and longitudinal approaches? What is the primary advantage of this design?

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Definitions:

Futures Contract

A standardized legal agreement to buy or sell something at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.

Forward Contract

A non-standardized contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future time at a price agreed upon today.

Settlement Date

The date on which a trade or transaction must be finalized with the transfer of the asset and payment completed.