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Assessing Uncertainty in Small Area Forecasts: State of the Practice and Implementation Strategy

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  • Jeff Tayman, 2011. "Assessing Uncertainty in Small Area Forecasts: State of the Practice and Implementation Strategy," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 30(5), pages 781-800, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:poprpr:v:30:y:2011:i:5:p:781-800
    DOI: 10.1007/s11113-011-9210-9
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