Gain an understanding of the alternative pricing arrangements which exist for agricultural commodities. Agricultural commodity futures and options markets will be addressed. Develop a basic knowledge of quantitative methods used in market and price analysis and forecasting. There will be two mid-term exams and a final. Mid-term exams are indicated by date and class meeting on the course outline.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the day that they are due.
Unless agreed upon in advance, late homework will not be accepted. Requirements and late penalties for homework projects are the same as for problem sets.