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Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Assessing Chronic Poverty: The Case of Rwanda

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  • Howe, Gerard & McKay, Andrew, 2007. "Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Assessing Chronic Poverty: The Case of Rwanda," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 35(2), pages 197-211, February.
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