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Commercialisations in Agriculture

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  • Colin, Poulton

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  • Leavy, Jennifer & Colin, Poulton, 2008. "Commercialisations in Agriculture," Ethiopian Journal of Economics, Ethiopian Economics Association, vol. 16(1), pages 116-116, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:eeaeje:249714
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.249714
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