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An Experimental Economics Approach To Analyzing Price Discovery In Forward And Spot Markets

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  • Krogmeier, Joseph L.
  • Menkhaus, Dale J.
  • Phillips, Owen R.
  • Schmitz, John D.

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Laboratory experiments are used to generate data that facilitate investigation of pricing behavior in forward and spot markets. Results suggest a tendency for prices in a spot market to converge to levels higher than those in a forward market. The difference in these market environments is the supply schedule. Buyers in a spot market are aware that supply is inelastic and become relatively aggressive bidders. Forward markets have a relatively elastic supply schedule and buyers fare better. This may motivate firms to promote forward markets and/or vertically integrate in the procurement of inputs.

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  • Krogmeier, Joseph L. & Menkhaus, Dale J. & Phillips, Owen R. & Schmitz, John D., 1997. "An Experimental Economics Approach To Analyzing Price Discovery In Forward And Spot Markets," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 29(2), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:joaaec:15065
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.15065
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