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Urban Poverty, Informal Sector Activity and Inter–Sectoral Linkages: Evidence from Windhoek, Namibia

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  • David Simon, 1984. "Urban Poverty, Informal Sector Activity and Inter–Sectoral Linkages: Evidence from Windhoek, Namibia," Development and Change, International Institute of Social Studies, vol. 15(4), pages 551-576, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devchg:v:15:y:1984:i:4:p:551-576
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-7660.1984.tb00196.x
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