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Methodology for Measuring Distortions to Agricultural Incentives

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  • Marianne Kurzweil
  • Kym Anderson
  • Damiano Sandri
  • Will Martin
  • Ernesto Valenzuela

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  • Marianne Kurzweil & Kym Anderson & Damiano Sandri & Will Martin & Ernesto Valenzuela, 2008. "Methodology for Measuring Distortions to Agricultural Incentives," World Bank Publications - Reports 28271, The World Bank Group.
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