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Impact of Nonfarm Activity on Rural Income Inequality in South 24 Parganas District of West Bengal

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  • Rahamana, S.M.
  • Haldarb, S.
  • Sowmyashree, B.V.
  • Nandid, S.
  • Malangmeih, L.
  • Bera, B.K.

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  • Rahamana, S.M. & Haldarb, S. & Sowmyashree, B.V. & Nandid, S. & Malangmeih, L. & Bera, B.K., 2016. "Impact of Nonfarm Activity on Rural Income Inequality in South 24 Parganas District of West Bengal," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 29(1).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aerrae:241264
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.241264
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