The International Wool Trade
| Author/creator | Roche, Julian Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Sawston : Woodhead Publishing Limited LaVergne : Ingram Publisher Services [Distributor] |
| Description | 240 p. ill 09.250 x 06.250 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Finance 1995 - 2006 |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation <div><div>This is a comprehensive guide to 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 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 fibers and cotton, providing an analysis of current international trading patterns and looking to the future for this essential commodity.</div></div> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781855731912 |
| ISBN | 1855731916 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781855731912 |
| Stock number | 00051468 |