Sanders, Dwight R.; Irwin, Scott H.; Merrin, Robert P. - Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, … - 2009
Recent accusations against speculators in general and long-only commodity index funds in particular, include … of long-only index funds and their potential market impact. Here, we review the criticisms (and rebuttals) levied against … (and for) commodity index funds in recent U.S. Congressional testimonies. Then, additional empirical evidence is added …