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Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Kenya

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  • Argwings-Kodhek, Gem

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  • Winter-Nelson, Alex & Argwings-Kodhek, Gem, 2007. "Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Kenya," Agricultural Distortions Working Paper Series 48521, World Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:wbadwp:48521
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.48521
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