Derivatives

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates.

Use the CTU library to select and read the following article for this discussion. Be sure to first review: the instructions for accessing the WSJ.

Clearinghouses Are the Answer; Complex derivatives should be regulated like commodity futures.

Reference:

Gensler, Gary. Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]21 Apr 2010: n/a.

Focus your review and discussion of the article on the following:

• Why should derivatives be regulated like commodity futures?
• If your opinion differs from the article, speak to that with additional cited research to support.