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The Ifo Index and the Business Cycle

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  • Hans-Werner Sinn

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In response to an article published in the Handelsblatt dated 25 October 2012, Hans-Werner Sinn explains the differences between business cycles and trends and elucidates the nature of point forecasts, as well as the differences between forecasts and the Ifo Index.

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  • Hans-Werner Sinn, 2012. "The Ifo Index and the Business Cycle," ifo Schnelldienst, ifo Institute - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich, vol. 65(21), pages 13-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ces:ifosdt:v:65:y:2012:i:21:p:13-14
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    JEL classification:

    • C10 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - General
    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes
    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General

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