If the producer of a product has entered into a fixed price sale agreement for that output,the producer generally faces:
A) a nice steady profit because the output price is fixed.
B) an uncertain profit if the input prices are volatile.This risk can be reduced by a short hedge.
C) an uncertain profit if the input prices are volatile.This risk can be reduced by a long hedge.
D) a modest profit if the input prices are stable.This risk can be reduced by a long hedge.
E) a modest profit if the input prices are stable.This risk can be reduced by a short hedge.
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