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Volatility of sales, expectation errors, and inventory investment: Firm level evidence

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  • Bo, Hong, 2001. "Volatility of sales, expectation errors, and inventory investment: Firm level evidence," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 72(3), pages 273-283, August.
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