Global Commodities: Physical, Financial, and Sustainability Aspects

This book explores commodities in a holistic manner, presenting concepts from a multidisciplinary business and financial perspective, and offering a panoramic view of the global commodity business and markets. It introduces key physical commodities traded globally, discusses global risk management, financial commodities, and sustainability issues, and provides examples from real cases with recent data.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 159 pages
Publication date: 05 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

For many academics, students, and professionals, the field of commodities remains a mysterious and complex realm. This comprehensive book delves into the world of commodities, offering a holistic perspective that encompasses business and financial aspects. It provides a comprehensive overview of the global commodity business and markets, presenting key concepts and insights from various disciplines.

The author of this book takes readers on a journey through the intricacies of global commodities, exploring core issues with up-to-date data, including the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. The book begins by introducing the primary physical commodities traded worldwide and delving into related topics such as the global supply chain, global trading, transportation, storage, and financing global commodity trades. It then examines how global commodity businesses and traders navigate the complex risks associated with commodity production, transportation, storage, final delivery, and currency exchange.

Furthermore, the book delves into the realm of financial commodities, tracing the origins of global commodity derivatives and exchanges, the rationale behind the emergence of commodity futures and trading, hedging, speculation, financialization, and market manipulation. It provides a practical understanding of how financial trading is executed in real-life scenarios, supported by examples from real cases with recent data.

In the final section, the author addresses sustainability issues related to global commodities and discusses the financial valuation aspects of the global commodity businesses. The book offers valuable insights through real-life examples, making it an essential resource for academics, students, professionals, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complex world of commodities.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030640286
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021