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Logistics, Transport and Food Prices in LAC: Policy Guidance for Improving Efficiency and Reducing Costs

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  • Guasch, José Luis
  • Wilmsmeier, Gordon

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  • Schwartz, Jordan & Guasch, José Luis & Wilmsmeier, Gordon, 2009. "Logistics, Transport and Food Prices in LAC: Policy Guidance for Improving Efficiency and Reducing Costs," IDB Publications (Working Papers) 2541, Inter-American Development Bank.
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