This study is an independent scholarly analysis of the economics of the grain futures contracts of the Chicago Board of Trade. The study was made possible by a research grant to the MidAmerica Institute from the Chicago Board of Trade, and we gratefully acknowledge this financial support, as well as the information and vast body of experience made available to us by the Division of Economic Analysis and members of the Exchange. Several other organizations also provided invaluable help from the inception of this study through the full process, either in the form of information, or through discussion: the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Grain and Feed Association, the American Soybean Association, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, the House Committee on Agriculture, the General Accounting Office, and the Center for the Study of Futures and Options Markets at Virginia Polytechnic and State University. We express our thanks. The primary authors wish to extend a special word of apprecia tion to Michael Brennan, Merton Miller, Richard Roll, Hans Stoll and Lester Telser, who served as members of the Resource Panel for the study. While key strengths of the study reflect their input, ultimate responsibility for the analysis rests with the primary authors."

This study is an independent scholarly analysis of the economics of the grain futures contracts of the Chicago Board of Trade. The study was made possible by a research grant to the MidAmerica Institute from the Chicago Board of Trade, and we gratefully acknowledge this financial support, as well as the information and vast body of experience made available to us by the Division of Economic Analysis and members of the Exchange. Several other organizations also provided invaluable help from the inception of this study through the full process, either in the form of information, or through discussion: the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Grain and Feed Association, the American Soybean Association, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, the House Committee on Agriculture, the General Accounting Office, and the Center for the Study of Futures and Options Markets at Virginia Polytechnic and State University. We express our thanks. The primary authors wish to extend a special word of apprecia tion to Michael Brennan, Merton Miller, Richard Roll, Hans Stoll and Lester Telser, who served as members of the Resource Panel for the study. While key strengths of the study reflect their input, ultimate responsibility for the analysis rests with the primary authors."

The Monster strikes back - is the second in 'The Monster who liked to eat toes ' series of rhyming picture books and follows on from the hilarious tale of the monster who never has much luck.

Forced to leave his home by the snakes, the monster must find new friends to help him strike back and ensure he has a healthy supply of yummy toes to eat

A great bedtime story filled with colourful illustrations that kids love, this book is great as a stand alone picture book or when read as part of the series.

Find out more at www.themonsterwholikedtoeattoes.co.uk

'This book is easily my daughters favorite Clever story, very easy for her to read herself, and loved the pictures as well. Perfect funny bedtime story that wont give nightmares despite the title ' - Amazon.com review of the first book in the series.

'Once there was a Monster who liked to eat toes,
Why toes and not fingers, nobody knows.
He ate them with potatoes and a little gravy too,
He mixed them all together into a mighty Monster stew.'

The Monsters favourite meal is monster stew which he makes from the toes of the creatures that share his cave. When one day the creatures get fed up with losing their toes, they decide to leave. What will the Monster do now?

'The Monster who likes to eat toes ' is a hilarious rhyming picture book that will be enjoyed by little monsters of any age.

Suitable for ages 3+ and a wonderful story for parents to read to their child.

Find out more at: www.themonsterwholikedtoeattoes.co.uk

Book 2 of the series 'The Monster strikes back ' is also out now

Overview: Price/Haddock/Farina has been a long-time market leader because of its readability and relevance. The book includes many real-world examples, high-interest problems and activities, in-text help and practice, and classroom-tested dynamic pedagogy. With the addition of McGraw-Hill's Connect Accounting, the new edition includes more technology support than ever before.