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Macroeconomic forecasting using structural factor analysis

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  • Liu, Dandan & Jansen, Dennis W., 2007. "Macroeconomic forecasting using structural factor analysis," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 23(4), pages 655-677.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfor:v:23:y:2007:i:4:p:655-677
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