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Land Degradation’s Implications on Agricultural Value of Production in Ethiopia: A look inside the bowl

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  • Jolejole-Foreman, Maria Christina
  • Baylis, Katherine R.
  • Lipper, Leslie

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  • Jolejole-Foreman, Maria Christina & Baylis, Katherine R. & Lipper, Leslie, 2012. "Land Degradation’s Implications on Agricultural Value of Production in Ethiopia: A look inside the bowl," 2012 Conference, August 18-24, 2012, Foz do Iguacu, Brazil 126251, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
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