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Can field experiments return agricultural economics to the glory days?

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  • Steven Levitt
  • John List

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  • David Herberich & Steven Levitt & John List, 2009. "Can field experiments return agricultural economics to the glory days?," Artefactual Field Experiments 00069, The Field Experiments Website.
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