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A Note On The Factors Affecting Corn Basis Relationships

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  • Naik, Gopal
  • Leuthold, Raymond M.

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Empirical tests were made of components of the corn basis in the U.S. utilizing a general theory of intertemporal price relationships for storable commodities. These tests showed that the basis consists of a risk premium, a speculative component, and a maturity basis apart from other factors such as storage costs for storable commodities. The results provide insights into factors affecting basis patterns for corn.

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  • Naik, Gopal & Leuthold, Raymond M., 1991. "A Note On The Factors Affecting Corn Basis Relationships," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 23(1), pages 1-7, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:sojoae:30309
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.30309
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