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Determinant factors of livelihood diversification: Evidence from Ethiopia

Geremew Worku KassieCollege of Business and Economics, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos269, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Sangho KimCollege of International Management, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita874-8577, JapanView further author information
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Francisco P. Fellizar Jr.College of Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita874-8577, JapanView further author information
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Benjamin HoVassar College, USAView further author information
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Article: 1369490 | Received 14 Dec 2016, Accepted 15 Aug 2017, Published online: 20 Sep 2017

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