Diversification of Employment and Earnings by Rural Households in West Bengal
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- Khatun, Dilruba & Roy, B.C., 2012. "Rural Livelihood Diversification in West Bengal: Determinants and Constraints," Agricultural Economics Research Review, Agricultural Economics Research Association (India), vol. 25(01), June.
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