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Analyst forecast accuracy: Do ability, resources, and portfolio complexity matter?

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  • Clement, Michael B., 1999. "Analyst forecast accuracy: Do ability, resources, and portfolio complexity matter?," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 27(3), pages 285-303, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jaecon:v:27:y:1999:i:3:p:285-303
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