Linkages in Ghana's gold mining industry: Challenging the enclave thesis

@article{Bloch2012LinkagesIG,
  title={Linkages in Ghana's gold mining industry: Challenging the enclave thesis},
  author={Robin Bloch and George Owusu},
  journal={Resources Policy},
  year={2012},
  volume={37},
  pages={434-442}
}
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