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Bayesian Model Averaging and Endogeneity Under Model Uncertainty: An Application to Development Determinants

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  • Theo S. Eicher & Alex Lenkoski & Adrian Raftery, 2009. "Bayesian Model Averaging and Endogeneity Under Model Uncertainty: An Application to Development Determinants," Working Papers UWEC-2009-19-FC, University of Washington, Department of Economics.
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