Book Description
In addition to discussing financial and commodity futures and options, this book links them to the physical economy at large, a linkage which is particularly important when one is thinking of physical commodity markets. The book looks at not only the futures of derivative markets, but it also explores the physical markets and the underlying economy.
l Written by leading authors in the field of commodity markets
l Contains numerous up-to-date examples, case studies, and scenarios to assist in gaining an overall understanding
l Covers all aspects of commodity trading, including the inter-relationship between the different functions

	Preface
	Foreword
	Acknowledgements
1	Physical commodity markets: An overview	1
2	Commodity futures	31
3	Options	62
4	Exotic options and other over-the-counter products	99
5	International commodity markets: The management of information	124
6	Commodities, market finance, and corporate finance	145
7	The management of physical commodity contracts	172
8	The actors of commodity trading	211
9	Conclusion: International commodity trading - problems and prospects	247
	Index	251