Future Trading in Grain: Hearings, Sixty-Seventh Congress, First Session (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781144962669)

This volume presents the official record of hearings held before the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry of the United States Senate during the Sixty-Seventh Congress, First Session. The hearings focus on "Future Trading in Grain" and provide a detailed examination of the practices, regulations, and economic impact of futures trading in agricultural commodities.

Witnesses from various sectors, including farmers, traders, and government officials, offer their perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks of futures markets, as well as potential reforms. This historical document offers valuable insights into the early 20th-century debates surrounding commodity speculation and its effects on the agricultural economy. It is a crucial resource for researchers interested in the history of agricultural policy, financial markets, and the role of government regulation in shaping economic activity.

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