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Limitations of Income Stabilization Index Methods in Lithuanian Grain Farms: The Context of Risk Management and Mutual Support Funds Cover

Limitations of Income Stabilization Index Methods in Lithuanian Grain Farms: The Context of Risk Management and Mutual Support Funds

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15544/mts.2025.47 | Journal eISSN: 2345-0355 | Journal ISSN: 1822-6760
Language: English
Page range: 596 - 606
Submitted on: Oct 22, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 28, 2025
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Published on: Jan 20, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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