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Market Participation Among Poor Rural Households in Kenya

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  • Olwande, John
  • Mathenge, Mary K.
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  • Olwande, John & Mathenge, Mary K., 2011. "Market Participation Among Poor Rural Households in Kenya," Working Papers 202599, Egerton University, Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:egtewp:202599
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.202599
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