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Moving towards probability forecasting

In: Globalisation and inflation dynamics in Asia and the Pacific

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  • Shaun P Vahey

    (Australian National University)

  • Elizabeth C Wakerly

    (Australian National University)

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  • Shaun P Vahey & Elizabeth C Wakerly, 2013. "Moving towards probability forecasting," BIS Papers chapters, in: Bank for International Settlements (ed.), Globalisation and inflation dynamics in Asia and the Pacific, volume 70, pages 3-8, Bank for International Settlements.
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