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Long-term influence of social network and peers' characteristics on agricultural technology adoption: Evidence from Tanzania

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  • Bin Khaled, Muhammad Nahian & Maredia, Mywish K., 2024. "Long-term influence of social network and peers' characteristics on agricultural technology adoption: Evidence from Tanzania," 2024 Annual Meeting, July 28-30, New Orleans, LA 343777, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.343777
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