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The Determinants of Nonfarm Activities and Incomes of Rural Households in Mexico, with Emphasis on Education

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  • Yunez-Naude, Antonio & Edward Taylor, J., 2001. "The Determinants of Nonfarm Activities and Incomes of Rural Households in Mexico, with Emphasis on Education," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 29(3), pages 561-572, March.
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