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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a realistic hedging model.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses a general utility function, general distributions, and a multiple‐input technology.
Findings
The study finds that the impact of one or both risks on the optimal output, hedge, or hedge ratio is determined by the market structure of one or both forward pieces.
Originality/value
This is the first paper that uses a general, complete, and realistic hedging model.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2008
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