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A generalization of the beta distribution with applications

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  • McDonald, James B. & Xu, Yexiao J., 1995. "A generalization of the beta distribution with applications," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 66(1-2), pages 133-152.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:econom:v:66:y:1995:i:1-2:p:133-152
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