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Rural Livelihood Diversification in West Bengal: Nature and Extent

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  • Roy, B.C.

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  • Khatun, D. & Roy, B.C., 2016. "Rural Livelihood Diversification in West Bengal: Nature and Extent," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 29(2).
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.254054
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