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Liquidity and exchanges, or contracting with the producers


Abstract: Yaron Leitner discusses liquidity, a desirable feature of a well-functioning market. In \\"Liquidity and Exchanges, or Contracting with the Producers,\\" Leitner explains how exchanges can provide liquidity. He also discusses his recent research, which explains some contractual problems that may arise in very liquid markets, as well as the potential role of an exchange in overcoming these problems.

Keywords: Liquidity (Economics);

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Part of Series: Business Review

Publication Date: 2004

Issue: Q1

Pages: 16-22