PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Chapter 26, Problem 5PS
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To discuss: Whether petrochemical perfume can utilise the options or futures contract to save itself over an increase in the cost of crude oil.
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To discuss: The payoffs in each situation if the oil prices are $70, $80, $90.
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To discuss: The merits and demerits for petrochemical perfume using futures to more than options to minimize the risk.
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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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