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Trait-taking versus trait-making in technical choice: the case of Africa

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  • Jeffrey James, 1999. "Trait-taking versus trait-making in technical choice: the case of Africa," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 11(6), pages 797-810.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:11:y:1999:i:6:p:797-810
    DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1328(199909/10)11:6<797::AID-JID596>3.0.CO;2-7
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    2. James, M.J., 2000. "Trait-making for labour-intensive technology in sub-saharan Africa," Other publications TiSEM 8aad879f-7209-4602-bdd7-3, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.

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