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Hedging grain price risk in the SADC: Case studies of Malawi and Zambia

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  • Gilbert, Christopher L.
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  • Dana, Julie & Gilbert, Christopher L. & Shim, Euna, 2006. "Hedging grain price risk in the SADC: Case studies of Malawi and Zambia," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 31(4), pages 357-371, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:31:y:2006:i:4:p:357-371
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