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Population density, soil nutrient depletion, and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Drechsel, Pay
  • Gyiele, Lucy
  • Kunze, Dagmar
  • Cofie, Olufunke

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  • Drechsel, Pay & Gyiele, Lucy & Kunze, Dagmar & Cofie, Olufunke, 2001. "Population density, soil nutrient depletion, and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 38(2), pages 251-258, August.
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    1. Bojo, Jan, 1996. "The costs of land degradation in Sub-Saharan Africa," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 16(2), pages 161-173, February.
    2. Drechsel, P. & Gyiele, L. A., 1999. "The economic assessment of soil nutrient depletion: Analytical issues for framework development," IWMI Books, Reports H029216, International Water Management Institute.
    3. Donovan, G. & Casey, F., 1998. "Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa," Papers 408, World Bank - Technical Papers.
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