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Analysts' forecasts of Japanese firms' earnings: additional evidence

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  • Higgins, Huong Ngo, 2002. "Analysts' forecasts of Japanese firms' earnings: additional evidence," The International Journal of Accounting, Elsevier, vol. 37(4), pages 371-394.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:accoun:v:37:y:2002:i:4:p:371-394
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