Randomizing the Last Mile: a methodological note on using voucher-based approach to assess the impact of infrastructure projects
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- Bernard, Tanguy & Torero, Maximo, 2011. "Randomizing the "Last Mile": A methodological note on using a voucher-based approach to assess the impact of infrastructure projects," IFPRI discussion papers 1078, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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