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Economic and ecological perspectives on ranching in the Eastern Amazon

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  • Mattos, Marli Maria & Uhl, Christopher, 1994. "Economic and ecological perspectives on ranching in the Eastern Amazon," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 22(2), pages 145-158, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:22:y:1994:i:2:p:145-158
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