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Poverty Traps and Natural Disasters in Ethiopia and Honduras

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  • Carter, Michael R.
  • Little, Peter D.
  • Mogues, Tewodaj
  • Negatu, Workneh

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  • Carter, Michael R. & Little, Peter D. & Mogues, Tewodaj & Negatu, Workneh, 2007. "Poverty Traps and Natural Disasters in Ethiopia and Honduras," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 35(5), pages 835-856, May.
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