Imperfect Forward Markets and Hedging

Udo Broll and Kit Pong Wong

Economic Notes, 2002, vol. 31, issue 1, 143-154

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This paper considers a hedging model of a risk-averse competitive firm facing output price uncertainty. Imperfections exist in forward transactions in that the firm faces a downward-sloping demand function for its forward sales. We show that the optimal output and hedge ratio of the firm are, in general, not separable, and are related in a deterministic manner. We also derive some economic implications of production and hedging decisions when firms differ in their attitudes towards risk. A more risk-averse firm is shown to produce less and hedge more than a less risk-averse firm.

(J.E.L.: D21, D81).

Date: 2002
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