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Comparing futures and survey forecasts of near-term Treasury bill rates

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  • Scott E. Hein

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  • Rik Hafer & Scott E. Hein, 1989. "Comparing futures and survey forecasts of near-term Treasury bill rates," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, issue May, pages 33-42.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedlrv:y:1989:i:may:p:33-42
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