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Energy demand and economic growth: The African experience

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  • Wolde-Rufael, Yemane, 2005. "Energy demand and economic growth: The African experience," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 27(8), pages 891-903, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jpolmo:v:27:y:2005:i:8:p:891-903
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