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: 559

Full Length Research Paper

Determinants of live animals and animal products trade within the ECOWAS sub-region: A gravity model approach

Reuben J.*
  • Reuben J.*
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Taraba State University Jalingo, Nigeria.
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A. D. Barau
  • A. D. Barau
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Taraba State University Jalingo, Nigeria.
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M. O. Akintunde
  • M. O. Akintunde
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Taraba State University Jalingo, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 28 August 2013
  •  Published: 31 March 2014

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