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Non-fundamental expectations and economic fluctuations: Evidence from professional forecasts

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  • Tay, Anthony S.

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  • Choy, Keen Meng & Leong, Kenneth & Tay, Anthony S., 2006. "Non-fundamental expectations and economic fluctuations: Evidence from professional forecasts," Journal of Macroeconomics, Elsevier, vol. 28(2), pages 446-460, June.
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