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Mobility measurement, transition matrices and statistical inference

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  • Formby, John P.
  • Smith, W. James
  • Zheng, Buhong

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  • Formby, John P. & Smith, W. James & Zheng, Buhong, 2004. "Mobility measurement, transition matrices and statistical inference," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 120(1), pages 181-205, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:econom:v:120:y:2004:i:1:p:181-205
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