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The (evolving) role of agriculture in poverty reduction—An empirical perspective

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ID11890914
AuthorsLuc Christiaensen (0000-0003-1844-3080, United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research, corresponding author), Lionel Demery, Jesper Kühl (Danish Agriculture and Food Council)
Year2010
Volume96
Issue2
Pages239-254
Publication date2010-11-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Development Economics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0304-3878 • E-ISSN: 1872-6089
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jdeveco.2010.10.006
OpenAlexW2089873391
LanguageEN
Citations received143
References cited44

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