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Do The Opinions Of American Agricultural Economists Differ From Those Of Southern African Economists?

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  • van Zyl, J.
  • Vink, N.

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A survey of the opinions of agricultural economists in Southern Africa shows that there are few major ideological differences between them and their American counterparts. It seems that the profession as a whole tends to support the free market, although with some qualifications.

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  • van Zyl, J. & Vink, N., 1988. "Do The Opinions Of American Agricultural Economists Differ From Those Of Southern African Economists?," Agrekon, Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), vol. 27(3), October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:agreko:267185
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.267185
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