Journal of
Economics and International Finance

  • Abbreviation: J. Econ. Int. Finance
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9812
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEIF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 367

Full Length Research Paper

Franklin’s economic graph formula/rules: A set of rules and procedural guidelines through which economic and non-static diagrams can be skeletonized and converted to simpler model diagrams for easier study, explanation and comprehension of economic diagrams

Franklin, Chiemeka Agukwe
  • Franklin, Chiemeka Agukwe
  • Finance Section, Skymax Integrated Networks Limited, Opposite Main Street Bank, FCE Yola P. M. B. 2042 FCE Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 22 November 2013
  •  Accepted: 09 June 2014
  •  Published: 31 July 2014

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