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Rural Livelihood Diversification in West Bengal: Determinants and Constraints

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  • Khatun, Dilruba
  • Roy, B.C.

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  • Khatun, Dilruba & Roy, B.C., 2012. "Rural Livelihood Diversification in West Bengal: Determinants and Constraints," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 25(01), June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aerrae:126049
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.126049
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