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Stability of Money Demand in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional ARDL Analysis by Income Levels Cover

Stability of Money Demand in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional ARDL Analysis by Income Levels

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sues-2025-0019 | Journal eISSN: 2285-3065 | Journal ISSN: 1584-2339
Language: English
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Submitted on: Jul 1, 2024
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Published on: Oct 16, 2025
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