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Effect of Social Networks and Performance of Young Women Agribusiness Owners in a Developing Country: The Moderating Effect of Business Environment

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  • Dossou, Smith A.R.
  • Aoudji, Augustin K. N.
  • Vissoh, Pierre
  • Zannou, Afio

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  • Dossou, Smith A.R. & Aoudji, Augustin K. N. & Vissoh, Pierre & Zannou, Afio, 2021. "Effect of Social Networks and Performance of Young Women Agribusiness Owners in a Developing Country: The Moderating Effect of Business Environment," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 315361, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.315361
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