Robust Estimation of Credit Shocks in Peru during the COVID-19 Crisis
By: Renzo Pardo, David Cortés and Pilar Soriano
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jcbtp-2026-0022 | Journal eISSN: 2336-9205
Language: English
Page range: 38 - 80
Published on: Aug 27, 2026
Published by: Central Bank of Montenegro
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