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On tests and significance in econometrics

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  • Keuzenkamp, H.A.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Magnus, J.R.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • Keuzenkamp, H.A. & Magnus, J.R., 1995. "On tests and significance in econometrics," Other publications TiSEM 1808e2e0-3805-4999-b9a1-5, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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