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Bridge models to forecast the euro area GDP

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  • Golinelli, Roberto
  • Parigi, Giuseppe

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  • Baffigi, Alberto & Golinelli, Roberto & Parigi, Giuseppe, 2004. "Bridge models to forecast the euro area GDP," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 20(3), pages 447-460.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfor:v:20:y:2004:i:3:p:447-460
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