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Alternative Keynesian and Post Keynesian Perspective on Uncertainty and Expectations

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  • J. Barkley Rosser, 2001. "Alternative Keynesian and Post Keynesian Perspective on Uncertainty and Expectations," Journal of Post Keynesian Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(4), pages 545-566, July.
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    DOI: 10.1080/01603477.2001.11490299
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