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Strategic Acquisition of Agricultural Lands in Sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants of Country Targeting Behavior

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  • Hailu, Yohannes G.
  • Adelaja, Adesoji O.
  • Akaeze, Henry

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  • Hailu, Yohannes G. & Adelaja, Adesoji O. & Akaeze, Henry, 2011. "Strategic Acquisition of Agricultural Lands in Sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants of Country Targeting Behavior," 2011 Annual Meeting, July 24-26, 2011, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 104179, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.104179
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