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Political events and consumer confidence in Belgium

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  • Vuchelen, Jef, 1995. "Political events and consumer confidence in Belgium," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 16(4), pages 563-579, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:joepsy:v:16:y:1995:i:4:p:563-579
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