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The economics of tropical agroforestry systems: the case of agroforestry farms in Cameroon

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  • Molua, Ernest L., 2005. "The economics of tropical agroforestry systems: the case of agroforestry farms in Cameroon," Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 7(2), pages 199-211, February.
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