The potential of coal as a commodity to be traded on United States commodity exchanges. Preliminary evaluation

Technical Report · Sun Apr 04 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7314046

This report examines the pattern for pricing and selling coal through individual negotiation which has existed for many years. One of the basic questions examined is whether this method of doing business is applicable in view of the aggressive production plans which are now national policy. In addition, this marketing method is examined in terms of whether it serves the best interests of the various economic interests involved in the coal industry. Further, the report examines the questions relating to the possibilities of coal being traded as a commodity on one or more exchanges. The potential impacts on various economic interests for coal are discussed. The report includes a review of the shortcomings inherent in the present selling pattern, recommendation for changes to improve business and suggested steps to implement such recommendations. (GRA)

• Research Organization: Marcom, Inc., Great Neck, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7314046
• Report Number(s): PB-258636
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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