BACKWARDATION Definition

BACKWARDATION is the commission paid by a seller for the postponement of a transaction on a stock exchange when prices for cash delivery are higher than for forward delivery.

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CALL CENTER is the part of an organization that handles inbound/outbound communications with customers.

PRIME COST is equal to the sum of DIRECT MATERIAL plus DIRECT LABOR.

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