The Theory of Normal Backwardation and Financialization of the Futures Markets

Colin Carter*, C Revoredo-Giha

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Abstract

Over the past 20 years, there has been a large inflow of investment capital into commodity futures markets—the fnancialization of commodities. This chapter analyses the behavior of commodity futures contract returns before and since financialization of the markets.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationModern Agricultural and Resource Economics and Policy
Subtitle of host publicationEssays in Honor of Gordon Rausser
EditorsHarry de Gorter, Jill McCluskey, Johan Swinnen, David Zilberman
PublisherSpringer
Chapter16
Number of pages24
Volume55
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-77760-9
Publication statusPrint publication - 20 Aug 2022

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