In this paper, we provide a comprehensive multivariate cointegration analysis of three parts of the steam coal value chain - export, transport and import prices. The analysis is based on a rich dataset of international coal prices; in particular, we combine data on steam coal prices with freight...

Joskow (1987) examined the importance of specific investments to the contract duration of coal contracts. Since different price-adjust mechanisms are also adopted and provide different incentives during a long-term relationship, this paper examines how the level of specific investments affect...