{"product_id":"9781405134033","title":"Understanding Futures Markets","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Futures Markets\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRob Quail | James A. Overdahl\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Finance \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNow in its sixth edition, \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Futures Markets\u003c\/i\u003e by Robert Kolb (University of Colorado) and James Overdahl (Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission) provides the most comprehensive coverage of futures markets available. This new edition features updated and enhanced discussions on:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eevent markets, proposition markets, weather futures, and macro futures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eglobalization of futures markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eelectronic trading platforms and the rise of electronic trading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emanipulation of futures markets and methods of deterrence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and its effect on market regulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehedging in a corporate environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003euses of futures by government entities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eenergy futures products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erecent fiascos involving energy futures and related derivatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esingle stock futures products and narrow-based stock index futures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eaccounting and taxation features of futures markets.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearly written and accessible, this is the authoritative text for students and practitioners alike looking for an in-depth treatment of futures markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eRobert W. Kolb\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Center for Business and Society at the University of Colorado. He is author and editor of over a dozen books and numerous articles on finance and investments. He devotes his time to writing and research, especially in the areas of futures markets, investments, and bond portfolio management. He was previously a Professor of Finance at the University of Florida, Emory University, and the University of Miami.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames A. Overdahl\u003c\/b\u003e is Chief Economist at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, D.C., and has held senior positions at the Risk Analysis Division at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and at the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been an adjunct professor of business at Georgetown University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, George Mason University, and Johns Hopkins University. Overdahl is co-author with Robert Kolb of \u003ci\u003eFinancial Derivatives 3e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 April 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405134033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e608\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310927114380,"sku":"9781405134033","price":96.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405134033.jpg?v=1780141301","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781405134033","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}