The first section examines the economics of commodity agreements and concludes that they have not lived up to expectations . 第一节讨论商品协议的经济学问题并得出结论，认为它们并不尽如人意。
In this period of inflation thrift shops that sell second hand commodities in good condition are becoming increasingly popular . 处在当今通货膨胀时代，出售完好旧货的廉价品商店越来越受欢迎了。
Compensatory borrowing offers a cheaper route to stability because money is cheaper to store and administer than commodities . 补偿贷款对稳定提供了省钱的途径，因为货币的储存和管理所需的费用比商品的费用低廉。
Increased recycling of paper, metals, and other reusable materials will further reduce our demands for primary commodities . 由于增加了对纸张、金属和其它可再次使用物质的循环使用，我们对原料商品的需求将进一步减少。
The potential success of the further extension of commodity cartel arrangements can be assayed using fairly elementary microeconomic principles . 进一步扩大商品卡特尔协议成功的可能性，完全可用微观经济的基本理论来检验。
Tens of thousands of commodities are produced by millions of people of their own volition and without central direction or master plan . 千百万人生产着千百万种商品，大致都是由他们自己意志支配的，而没有统一的领导和计划。
Hedgers are business firms (or individuals) that enter into a commodity contract to be assured access to the commodity at a guaranteed price . 套头交易者是商行（或个人），他们签订商品合同，从而可以用保证的价格得到此种商品。
