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Effects of Demographic and Related Microeconomic Change on Land Quality in Hills and Mountains of Developing Countries

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  • Templeton, Scott R. & Scherr, Sara J., 1999. "Effects of Demographic and Related Microeconomic Change on Land Quality in Hills and Mountains of Developing Countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 27(6), pages 903-918, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:27:y:1999:i:6:p:903-918
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