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Measures of Diversity: A Comparison

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  • Nelson, Ray D., 1984. "Measures of Diversity: A Comparison," Regional Research Projects >1984: S-180 Annual Meeting, March 25-28, 1984, New Orleans, Louisiana 307233, Regional Research Projects > S-180: An Economic Analysis of Risk Management Strategies for Agricultural Production Firms.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.307233
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