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The Downside of Good Rains: Drought Risk and WTP for Maize with Weather Contingent Advantages

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  • Paul, Laura A., 2018. "The Downside of Good Rains: Drought Risk and WTP for Maize with Weather Contingent Advantages," 2018 Annual Meeting, August 5-7, Washington, D.C. 274471, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.274471
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