The Economics of Marine Resources and Conservation Policy
The Pacific Halibut Case Study with Commentary
- Contents

Economic Aspects of the Pacific Halibut Fishery
Part I. Basic Theory of Regulation and Its Application to Halibut Fishery
1. Pacific Halibut Fishery
2. Theoretical Basis for Management
3. Objectives of Fishery Management
4. History of Regulation of the Halibut Fishery
Part II. Economic Effects of the Halibut Program
5. General Effects of the Halibut Program
6. Analysis of Port Pricing of Halibut: Theoretical Considerations
7. Analysis of Port Pricing of Halibut: Empirical Results
8. Economic Survey of Boats and Fishermen
Part III. Conclusions from Analysis and Implications for Public Policy
9. Economic Status of the Halibut Fishery
10. Summary of Economic Performance
11. Policy Implications
Appendixes
Commentary
1. The Crutchfield and Zellner Monograph and the Evolution of Environmental and Resource Economics
David Zilberman
2. Price-Oriented Management and the Pacific Halibut
Anthony Scott
3. Crutchfield and Zellner on Exvessel Price Determination in the Pacific Halibut Fishery
James E. Wilen and Frances R. Homans
4. The Halibut Fishery
Donald McCaughran
Index
Biological Sciences: Conservation
Economics and Business: Economics--Agriculture and Natural Resources
Geography: Environmental Geography
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