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An investigation of the spatial determinants of the local prevalence of poverty in rural Malawi

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  • Benson, Todd & Chamberlin, Jordan & Rhinehart, Ingrid, 2005. "An investigation of the spatial determinants of the local prevalence of poverty in rural Malawi," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(5-6), pages 532-550.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:30:y:2005:i:5-6:p:532-550
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