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Social learning in a heterogeneous population: technology diffusion in the Indian Green Revolution

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  • Munshi, Kaivan, 2004. "Social learning in a heterogeneous population: technology diffusion in the Indian Green Revolution," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 73(1), pages 185-213, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:73:y:2004:i:1:p:185-213
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