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Accuracy of GDP growth forecasts for transition countries: Ten years of forecasting assessed

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  • Krkoska, Libor & Teksoz, Utku, 2007. "Accuracy of GDP growth forecasts for transition countries: Ten years of forecasting assessed," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 23(1), pages 29-45.
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