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Superlative index numbers: not all of them are super

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  • Hill, Robert J., 2006. "Superlative index numbers: not all of them are super," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 130(1), pages 25-43, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:econom:v:130:y:2006:i:1:p:25-43
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