PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Chapter 26, Problem 16PS
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To discuss: The impact of this on the net convenience yield and .association between spot and future prices.
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To discuss: The impact on net convenience yield and heating oil’s spot and futures prices.
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