Routledge Library Editions: Commodities

The Global Commodity Markets Volumes 1-3 were written at a time of instability in the global commodity markets and highlighted the extent to which events in primary commodity markets continue to influence the economies of developing and industrialized economies. They discuss the adequacy of world mineral supplies and the problems of resource conservation, examine patterns of trade, changing demand, and the effects of fluctuations in spot and futures markets, provide an overview of the nature of the different types of commodity models, introduce modelling methodologies, explain the role of futures and options in agriculture, and offer an analytical appraisal of international commodity controls.

Format: Multiple-component retail product
Length: 1780 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published between 1982 and 1989, this comprehensive set of volumes emerged during a period of significant instability in the global commodity markets. Just as we witness today, with the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine, these volumes underscored the profound influence that events in primary commodity markets exert on the economies of both developing and industrialized nations. They delved into the adequacy of global mineral supplies and the challenges of resource conservation, examining the intricate patterns of trade, evolving demand dynamics, and the consequences of fluctuations in spot and futures markets, which are of paramount importance for developing countries seeking stability in their primary commodity trade to secure their future development. Furthermore, the set provided an insightful overview of the diverse types of commodity models and their wide-ranging applications, introducing modeling methodologies along with their advantages, limitations, and specific implications for commodities. It also delved into the role of futures and options in agriculture, highlighting their uses in mitigating risks and maximizing profits. Additionally, the book offered an analytical appraisal of international commodity controls, tracing their origins from the 1920s to their widespread acceptance as a vital component of international trade policy in the 1970s.

Weight: 3500g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032695099