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Food marketing liberalization and trader entry: Evidence from Madagascar

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  • Barrett, Christopher B., 1997. "Food marketing liberalization and trader entry: Evidence from Madagascar," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 25(5), pages 763-777, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:25:y:1997:i:5:p:763-777
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