ENGLISH

The International Wool Trade

Book information

Publisher
Woodhead Publishing
Year
1995
ISBN
978-1-85573-191-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
12 MB (12285984 bytes)
Series
International Trade S
Edition
1
Pages
231\231
Time added
2014-05-06 10:00:00

Description

This is a comprehensive guide the wool industry and the trading mechanisms involved in this vital business. The supply chain is examined, from sheep farming through to final garment manufacture and supply. The patterns of trade are explored, together with the various international arrangements that are associated that are associated with the wool trade. The book goes on to explain the theory and practice of trading in the futures markets and the associated regulation, and looks at the players, both wool companies and other institutions. The final chapter covers competitors to wool, such as man-made fibres and cotton, providing an analysis of current international trading patterns and looking to the future for this essential commodity

Similar books