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Combining probabilistic and subjective assessments of error to provide realistic appraisals of demographic forecast uncertainty: Alho's approach

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  • Carter, Lawrence R., 1998. "Combining probabilistic and subjective assessments of error to provide realistic appraisals of demographic forecast uncertainty: Alho's approach," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 14(4), pages 523-526, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfor:v:14:y:1998:i:4:p:523-526
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