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On the normality of probability distributions of inflation and GNP forecasts

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  • Lahiri, Kajal & Teigland, Christie, 1987. "On the normality of probability distributions of inflation and GNP forecasts," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 3(2), pages 269-279.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfor:v:3:y:1987:i:2:p:269-279
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