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Determination of optimal crop combinations on Zambian farms: incorporation of certainty and risk considerations in mathematical programming models

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  • Lufumpa, Judith Nanyangwe, 1991. "Determination of optimal crop combinations on Zambian farms: incorporation of certainty and risk considerations in mathematical programming models," ISU General Staff Papers 1991010108000017625, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.
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    4. Herr, Galen G., 1989. "Two articles employing risk programming techniques to determine optimal enterprise combinations on southern Iowa farms," ISU General Staff Papers 1989010108000017597, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.
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