Settings controlled by the Merkato administrator require advanced notice to change. They should be considered strategic rather than tactical controls. Often the Merkato server must be rebooted for these changes take effect. These controls include:
· The duration of the spot market auctions
· The absolute limit to the amount that can be sold in the spot market
· The maximum account balance
· The reservation price graph
· The reservation cancellation fee
· Bid fee controls (used to limit the length of auctions¾can potentially be used as broker fees)