This is one reason I think most contracts for goods for future delivery should be public knowledge.
Ie. "Mr Smith purchased 68 tons of steel for delivery in New York June next year for $200k".
Then anyone wanting those same goods and willing to pay more can contact Mr Smith and make an offer to buy the contract.
I believe such a system would make the economy substantially more efficient, at the cost of privacy. More knowledge makes a better market. And more knowledge also increases tax revenues because under/overdeclaring goods values becomes much harder.
Ie. "Mr Smith purchased 68 tons of steel for delivery in New York June next year for $200k".
Then anyone wanting those same goods and willing to pay more can contact Mr Smith and make an offer to buy the contract.
I believe such a system would make the economy substantially more efficient, at the cost of privacy. More knowledge makes a better market. And more knowledge also increases tax revenues because under/overdeclaring goods values becomes much harder.