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Risk research in agricultural economics: opportunities and challenges for the next twenty-five years

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  • Just, Richard E., 2003. "Risk research in agricultural economics: opportunities and challenges for the next twenty-five years," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 75(2-3), pages 123-159.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:75:y:2003:i:2-3:p:123-159
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