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On the Limits of Transparency: The Role of Imperfect Central Bank Knowledge

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  • Marcelo Sánchez, 2013. "On the Limits of Transparency: The Role of Imperfect Central Bank Knowledge," International Finance, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 16(2), pages 245-271, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:intfin:v:16:y:2013:i:2:p:245-271
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