Principles of Corporate Finance
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781260465099
Author: BREALEY, Richard
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 27, Problem 18PS
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To discuss: The way person X hedge the risk and determine the size of the hedge position.
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