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Forward exchange rates as unbiased predictors of future spot rates a review and re-interpretation

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  • HeeJoon Kang, 1992. "Forward exchange rates as unbiased predictors of future spot rates a review and re-interpretation," Open Economies Review, Springer, vol. 3(2), pages 215-232, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:openec:v:3:y:1992:i:2:p:215-232
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01886205
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