Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 555

Full Length Research Paper

Export horticulture and household welfare: Evidence from Zambia

Gelson Tembo*
  • Gelson Tembo*
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Zambia, P. O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia.
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Maureen M. Zulu
  • Maureen M. Zulu
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, Makere University, Uganda.
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  •  Accepted: 11 November 2013
  •  Published: 01 February 2014

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