A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy
About this book
The world is going through an exceptional commodity boom triggered by a global demand shock largely caused by the sudden emergence of China and India as sizeable raw material importers. Prices of numerous commodities tripled between 2003 and 2006, resulting in huge windfalls for producers and a financial squeeze on consumers. A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy is a guide to the ins and outs of this increasingly crucial part of the world economy. Assuming nothing more from readers than a basic understanding of economics, Marian Radetzki introduces and explains pertinent issues surrounding international commodity markets such as the global geography of raw materials, price formation, price trends, the role of commodity exchanges, the threat of depletion, cartel action, state ownership and the new commodity nationalism.
Reader Profile
· 246 pages · ≈ 4 h 33 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy?
About ≈ 4 h 33 m — 246 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy?
246 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy?
It sits on the Business shelves.
Is A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote A Handbook of Primary Commodities in the Global Economy?
Marian Radetzki.