The Structure and Operation of the World Gold Market
The Structure and Operation of the World Gold Market

Author: Mr.M. O'Callaghan

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1991-12-01

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 1451939590

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This paper describes the structure of the world gold market, its sources of supply and demand, and how it functions. The market has three principal functions in three major locations: the New York futures market speculates on spot prices, which are largely determined in London, whereas physical gold is in large part shipped through Zurich. The market is dominated by large suppliers and gold holders, including monetary authorities. Some unique characteristics of the gold market ensure confidentiality, and as a result, there are gaps in existing knowledge and data. The paper identifies and attempts to fill these gaps.

The Global Gold Market and the International Monetary System from the late 19th Century to the Present
The Global Gold Market and the International Monetary System from the late 19th Century to the Present

Author: S. Bott

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-10-06

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1137306718

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Using an inter-disciplinary and global approach this book examines the different roles gold played in the international economy from the late 19th century until today. It gives a complete and comprehensive overview of the many facets of the global gold market's organization from the extraction of this precious metal to its consumption.

Gold (Routledge Revivals)
Gold (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Rae Weston

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-05-13

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1136223320

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First published in 1983, this book provides a comprehensive view of gold and gold trading in its many facets, and identifies those sources of information that are important for an understanding of the world’s gold markets. The author looks first at gold’s changing role since 1960; in particular, the change from the fixed price to the present free market determination of price. The different forms the demand for gold takes – bullion, paper or in fabricated forms such as jewellery – are explained in detail. This is followed by an analysis of the supply side – new gold production and the circulation of existing old gold. The survey concludes with an assessment of the gold market and of gold prices now and in the future.

The International Gold Trade
The International Gold Trade

Author: Tony Warwick-Ching

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2014-03-14

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1845699173

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Activity in the gold markets has focused investors' attention on this unique commodity. To provide the reader with a better understanding of the trade the book is set out in three sections. The first sketches the structure of the gold market from the point of view of the commodity analyst before reviewing in detail the institutions and practices of bullion and futures trading; the second looks at gold mining setting the boom of the past decade in the context of a longer term perspective; the third surveys the used of gold, past and present, and discusses the metal's future prospects.

Gold and the Modern World Economy
Gold and the Modern World Economy

Author: Moon Joong Tcha

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-08-16

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1134476388

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Respected international experts such as Michael Bordo, Larry Sjaastad and Ken Clements are brought together in a wonderfully well researched new book on this most important of topics. This comprehensive, well-written book provides all you need to know about Gold and the Modern World Economy.

China at the Threshold of a Market Economy
China at the Threshold of a Market Economy

Author: Mr.Michael W. Bell

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1993-06-16

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781557753496

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This paper reviews China's experience with market-oriented reform since 1978, including domestic reforms, the opening of the economy to foreign trade and investment, and the decentralization of decision making. It identifies special conditions that may have affected China's capacity to implement reforms, assesses the impact of the reforms on the structure of the economy and on its integration into the world economy, examines the effect of the reforms on macroeconomic management and stability, and draws implications for the direction of China's future reform strategy.