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Some Reflections on the Importance of Forecasting to Policy-making

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  • Mervin Daub, 1984. "Some Reflections on the Importance of Forecasting to Policy-making," Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press, vol. 10(4), pages 377-383, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpp:issued:v:10:y:1984:i:4:p:377-383
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    1. McCloskey, Donald N, 1983. "The Rhetoric of Economics," Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Association, vol. 21(2), pages 481-517, June.
    2. Mervin Daub, 1973. "On the Accuracy of Canadian Short-term Economic Forecasts," Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association, vol. 6(1), pages 90-107, February.
    3. Mervin Daub, 1981. "The Accuracy of Canadian Short-Term Economic Forecasts Revisited," Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association, vol. 14(3), pages 499-507, August.
    4. Baillie, Richard T & Lippens, Robert E & McMahon, Patrick C, 1983. "Testing Rational Expectations and Efficiency in the Foreign Exchange Market," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 51(3), pages 553-563, May.
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