You are a short hedger, when you initially check the cash market and sell a futures contract, the basis is -$1.00; when you sell in the cash market and off-set your futures position, the basis is -$0.56. (please show work and formulas used for reference)
a. Is the basis weaker or narrower?
b. Is this good for you as a short hedger or not?
c. How much weaker or narrower is the basis?