Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries

Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries is a practical and science-based reference that demonstrates how to value the benefits from restored marine ecosystems to sustain ocean and fishery resources for years to come. It discusses ecological and economical aspects to support the preservation of marine resources by understanding cost-benefits of fishery management systems. The book explains the economic benefits of restoring ecosystems that have been overexploited and how to maintain fisheries in a sustainable level. Infinity Fish: Economics and the Future of Fish and Fisheries is a useful reference to a wide range of audiences. It is for those who wish to make systematic efforts to develop their fisheries sector, scientists and researchers, anyone in fisheries management, marine resource management, economists, fish farmers, policy makers, leaders and regulators, operations researchers, as well as faculty and students. Includes case studies for each topic and provides detailed summaries to further understand them Presents examples and practical applications of cost-benefit concepts Provides models of statistical analysis to optimize decision making INDICE: 1. Introduction2. Getting values and valuation right3. Evaluating the benefits from restored ecosystems4. Intergenerational cost-benefit analysis: A static model5. Intergenerational discounting: A dynamic model6. Intergenerational valuation of fisheries resources can justify long-term conservation7. An ecological-economic model for identifying areas in the ocean with the most vulnerable fish stocks8. Discount factors and the performance of fisheries management systems9. An economic indicator for monitoring fishing pressure on marine ecosystems

• ISBN: 978-0-12-823816-5
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 284
• Fecha Publicación: 21/10/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés