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Can Consumer Attitudes Forecast the Macroeconomy?

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  • Ali F. Darrat

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  • Marc C. Chopin & Ali F. Darrat, 2000. "Can Consumer Attitudes Forecast the Macroeconomy?," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 44(1), pages 34-42, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:44:y:2000:i:1:p:34-42
    DOI: 10.1177/056943450004400105
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