@article{MAKHILLAJ20138620607, title = {An Assessment of Futures Contract Specifications for the Re-Launched Commodity Exchange of Zimbabwe (Comez)}, journal = {Agricultural Journal}, volume = {8}, number = {6}, pages = {282-288}, year = {2013}, issn = {1816-9155}, doi = {aj.2013.282.288}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-9155&doi=aj.2013.282.288}, author = {P. and}, keywords = {contract specifications/design,futures contracts,Commodity exchanges,Comez,Zimbabwe}, abstract = {This study, reviews futures contracts on a contract design approach basis. Drawing from the literature and using indicative empirics, it assesses the futures contract specifications that would enable success once the recently re-launched commodity exchange of Zimbabwe (Comez) begins trading. The study highlights a primary point that while the commodity characteristics may be suitable, coupled with a very strong and supportive economic and policy environment, failure to design appropriate futures contracts may result in poor participation by market participants, thereby rendering the exchange untenable.} }