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Effects of Agricultural Mechanization on Land Productivity: Evidence from China

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  • Zhou, Xiaoshi & Ma, Wanglin, 2021. "Effects of Agricultural Mechanization on Land Productivity: Evidence from China," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 315143, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iaae21:315143
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.315143
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