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Is agricultural productivity in developing countries really shrinking? New evidence using a modified nonparametric approach

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  • Preckel, Paul V.

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  • Nin, Alejandro & Arndt, Channing & Preckel, Paul V., 2003. "Is agricultural productivity in developing countries really shrinking? New evidence using a modified nonparametric approach," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 71(2), pages 395-415, August.
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