The Function of Commodity Speculation by Dr. George Reisman

In recent posts, I have discussed the ridiculous argument that commodity "speculation" is to blame for higher oil prices. No better argument refuting this claim can be found than the one offered in Chapter 6, Part A.3 (p.191-192) of Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics by Dr. George Reisman. A fully downloadable and searchable version of the book appears on the author's site and can be downloaded by clicking this link.

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Further links to the work of Dr. Reisman can be found at:

http://www.georgereisman.com/blog/
http://www.capitalism.net/