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Are forecasts of corporate profits rational? A note and further evidence

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  • El-Galfy, Ahmed M. & Forbes, William P., 2004. "Are forecasts of corporate profits rational? A note and further evidence," Journal of Empirical Finance, Elsevier, vol. 11(4), pages 617-626, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:empfin:v:11:y:2004:i:4:p:617-626
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