Futures markets are common in commodities, financial instruments, and:
A) nowhere else.
B) some barter markets in third-world countries.
C) currencies.
D) telecommunications.

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Futures markets are commonly used for currencies, in addition to commodities and financial instruments. They allow users to hedge against future price movements and facilitate speculation. There is no evidence to suggest that futures markets exist in telecommunications, and while barter markets exist in some third-world countries, it is unlikely that these would utilize futures contracts. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Futures Markets Are Common in Commodities, Financial Instruments, And