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Forward premiums as unbiased predictors of future currency depreciation: a non-parametric analysis

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  • Yangru Wu & Hua Zhang, 1997. "Forward premiums as unbiased predictors of future currency depreciation: a non-parametric analysis," Journal of International Money and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 16(4), pages 609-623, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jimfin:v:16:y:1997:i:4:p:609-623
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