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A Production Function Analysis of the South African Sugar Industry

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  • G. F. Ortmann*, 1985. "A Production Function Analysis of the South African Sugar Industry," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 53(4), pages 258-269, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:sajeco:v:53:y:1985:i:4:p:258-269
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1813-6982.1985.tb01019.x
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