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Food demand studies in Sub-Saharan Africa: a survey of empirical evidence

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  • Teklu, T., 1996. "Food demand studies in Sub-Saharan Africa: a survey of empirical evidence," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 21(6), pages 479-496, December.
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