What Is Behind the ifo Business Climate? Evidence from a Meta-Survey
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Keywords
ifo Business Climate; business expectations; business situation; meta-survey;All these keywords.
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- C53 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Forecasting and Prediction Models; Simulation Methods
- C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
- L20 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - General
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