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Do financial markets react to Bank of England communication?

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  • Reeves, Rachel & Sawicki, Michael, 2007. "Do financial markets react to Bank of England communication?," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 23(1), pages 207-227, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:23:y:2007:i:1:p:207-227
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