Microeconomics
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ISBN: 9781260507041
Author: Colander, David
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 8.W, Problem 4QAP
(a)
To determine
The reason for farm families that have traditionally passed on the family farm to sons rather than daughters.
(b)
To determine
The way in which daughters are treated in many families.
(c)
To determine
The reason for an increasing women ownership of small farms in recent times.
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