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Now in its sixth edition, Understanding Futures Markets by Robert Kolb (University of Colorado) and James Overdahl (Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission) provides the most comprehensive coverage of futures markets available. This new edition features updated and enhanced discussions on: event markets, proposition markets, weather futures, and macro futures globalization of futures markets electronic trading platforms and the rise of electronic trading manipulation of futures markets and methods of deterrence The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and its effect on market regulation hedging in a corporate environment uses of futures by government entities energy futures products recent fiascos involving energy futures and related derivatives single stock futures products and narrow-based stock index futures accounting and taxation features of futures markets. Clearly written and accessible, this is the authoritative text for students and practitioners alike looking for an in-depth treatment of futures markets. This new edition of Understanding Futures Markets is supported by online lecturer resources available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/ufm.Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101405134038
ISBN-139781405134033
eBay Product ID (ePID)46472298
Product Key Features
Number of Pages608 Pages
Publication NameUnderstanding Futures Markets
LanguageEnglish
SubjectInvestments & Securities / Futures, Finance / General
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
AuthorRob Quail, James A. Overdahl
Subject AreaBusiness & Economics
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight41.1 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
LCCN2005-025649
Dewey Edition22
Target AudienceScholarly & Professional
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal332.64/52
Edition DescriptionRevised Edition
Lc Classification NumberHg6024.U6
Table of Content1. Futures Markets: Introduction. 2. Futures Markets: Refinements. 3. Futures Prices. 4. Using Futures Markets. 5. CommodityFutures Contracts. 6. A Bond Primer. 7. Interest Rate Futures: Introduction. 8. Interest Rate Futures: Refinements. 9. Securities Futures Products: Introduction. 10. Security Futures Products: Refinements. 11. Foreign Exchange Futures. 12. An Options Primer. 13. Options on Futures.