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FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

Does Economic Policy Uncertainty Affect Foreign Remittances? Linear and Non-linear ARDL Approach in BRIC Economies

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Article: 2183642 | Received 18 Oct 2022, Accepted 18 Feb 2023, Published online: 05 Mar 2023

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