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Research Article

A dynamic fragmentation of the misery index in Nigeria

K. Moses TuleMonetary Policy Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, NigeriaView further author information
,
Eunice Ngozi EgbunaMonetary Policy Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
,
Eme DadaMonetary Policy Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
&
Godday Uwawunkonye EbuhMonetary Policy Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, NigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]
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David McMillanUniversity of Stirling, UK
(Reviewing Editor)
Article: 1336295 | Received 25 Mar 2017, Accepted 24 May 2017, Published online: 13 Jun 2017

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