There is information asymmetry between the seller andbuyer about the quality of comic books offered on eBay online auctions. Thisstudy examines the different signaling strategies that sellers use to remedythe information asymmetry. Four types of common signals are considered: thirdparty...

Signaling strategies, which sellers of high quality securities, goods, or services employ to differentiate their products from those of lower quality, include: (1) developing a reputation for high quality, (2) certification by a respected third party, (3) warranties, and (4) information...

Signaling strategies which sellers of high quality securities, goods, or services employ to differentiate their securities or products from those of lower quality include: (1) developing a reputation for high quality, (2) certification by a respected third party (e.g., underwriters, bond rating...

Using a unique proprietary data set of trades by all large traders in the crude oil, gasoline, and heating oil futures markets, we explore determinants of their individual trading profits/losses. Consistent with the risk premium hypothesis, hedgers' mean trading profits are significantly...