The Determinants of Off-Balance-Sheet Hedging in the Value-Maximizing Firm: an Empirical Analysis

The observed use (and indeed tremendous growth in volume) of forward contracts, futures, options, and swaps as hedges against interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and commodity price risk indicates that hedging does add value to the firm. The purpose this research was to empirically examine th...

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Main Author: Nance, Deana R. (Deana Reneé)
Other Authors: Smithson, C. W. (Charles W.)
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 1988
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331494/