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Optimal hedging in the futures market under price uncertainty

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  • Eldor, Rafael
  • Zilcha, Itzhak

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  • Benninga, Simon & Eldor, Rafael & Zilcha, Itzhak, 1983. "Optimal hedging in the futures market under price uncertainty," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 13(2-3), pages 141-145.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:13:y:1983:i:2-3:p:141-145
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