The Economic Linkages Between Rural Poverty and Land Degradation: Some Evidence from Africa

@article{Barbier2000TheEL,
  title={The Economic Linkages Between Rural Poverty and Land Degradation: Some Evidence from Africa},
  author={Edward B. Barbier},
  journal={Agriculture, Ecosystems \& Environment},
  year={2000},
  volume={82},
  pages={355-370}
}
  • E. Barbier
  • Published 1 December 2000
  • Economics
  • Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment
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