AN EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS APPROACH TO ANALYZING PRICE DISCOVERY IN FORWARD AND SPOT MARKETS

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

Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 1997, vol. 29, issue 2, 10

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Marketing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1997
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