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Imperfect Observation and Systematic Policy Error

In: Annals of Economic and Social Measurement, Volume 6, number 3

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  • William Conrad, 1977. "Imperfect Observation and Systematic Policy Error," NBER Chapters, in: Annals of Economic and Social Measurement, Volume 6, number 3, pages 247-258, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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