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An Economic Inquiry into Collective Action and Household Behaviour in Watershed Management

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  • Kumar, D. Suresh
  • Palanisami, K.

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  • Kumar, D. Suresh & Palanisami, K., 2009. "An Economic Inquiry into Collective Action and Household Behaviour in Watershed Management," Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, vol. 64(1), pages 1-15.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:inijae:204618
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.204618
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    1. Kuppannan, Palanisami & Suresh Kumar, D., 2009. "Impact of watershed development programs in Tamil Nadu," IWMI Conference Proceedings 260573, International Water Management Institute.
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    3. Kuppannan, Palanisami & Devarajulu, Suresh Kumar, 2009. "Impacts of Watershed Development Programmes: Experiences and Evidences from Tamil Nadu," MPRA Paper 18653, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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