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Economic Assessment of the Euro Area: Forecasts and Policy Analysis, Autumn Report 2006

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  • Barrett, Alan
  • Bergin, Adele
  • FitzGerald, John
  • Traistaru-Siedschlag, Iulia

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Special Policy Issue: Macroeconomic Differentials and Adjustment in the Euro Area: Stylised Facts and Policy Implications

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  • Barrett, Alan & Bergin, Adele & FitzGerald, John & Traistaru-Siedschlag, Iulia, 2006. "Economic Assessment of the Euro Area: Forecasts and Policy Analysis, Autumn Report 2006," Research Series, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), number sustat22.
    • Handle: RePEc:esr:resser:sustat22
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