Explaining the role of commodity traders: A theoretical approach
CHIAPPINI, Raphael
Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
JEGOUREL, Yves
Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
CHIAPPINI, Raphael
Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
JEGOUREL, Yves
Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
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Laboratoire d'analyse et de recherche en économie et finance internationales [Larefi]
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Economics Bulletin. 2019-06-22, vol. 39, n° 3, p. 2002-2013
Resumen en inglés
Empirical models of international commodity trade ows tend to show that exchange rate volatility has either no or negative impact on export volumes. This analysis has a number of limitations. In particular, it underestimates ...Leer más >
Empirical models of international commodity trade ows tend to show that exchange rate volatility has either no or negative impact on export volumes. This analysis has a number of limitations. In particular, it underestimates the role of physical traders and, consequently, the importance of future markets. In this context, this article aims to provide the theoretical underpinnings to demonstrate that these traders play a very particular role and that they have an influence on the reality of export flows due to their use of future contracts. Using a very simple cobweb model, we demonstrate that exchange rate uncertainty fuel commodities' exports while futures market volatility could have a positive impact on the level of exports.< Leer menos
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Economy
Trade
Commodities & Energy
Natural Resources
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