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An unobserved component model for multi-rate forecasting of telephone call demand: the design of a forecasting support system

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  • Tych, Wlodek
  • Pedregal, Diego J.
  • Young, Peter C.
  • Davies, John

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  • Tych, Wlodek & Pedregal, Diego J. & Young, Peter C. & Davies, John, 2002. "An unobserved component model for multi-rate forecasting of telephone call demand: the design of a forecasting support system," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 18(4), pages 673-695.
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