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Water Scarcity and Food Import: A Case Study for Southern Mediterranean Countries

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  • Zehnder, Alexander J. B.

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  • Yang, Hong & Zehnder, Alexander J. B., 2002. "Water Scarcity and Food Import: A Case Study for Southern Mediterranean Countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 30(8), pages 1413-1430, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:30:y:2002:i:8:p:1413-1430
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