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• 1. [Article] A Stackelberg Analysis of the Potential for Cooperation in Straddling Stock Fisheries

  To ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of straddling fish stocks, the 1995 United Nations Fish Stock Agreement calls for the establishment of regional fisheries management organizations to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Stackelberg Analysis of the Potential for Cooperation in Straddling Stock Fisheries Author: Flaaten, Ola, Long, Le Kim To ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of straddling fish stocks, the 1995 United Nations Fish Stock Agreement calls for the establishment of regional fisheries management organizations to manage such stocks. This paper studies the potential for cooperation in straddling stock fisheries when the cooperative coalition of countries acts as a Stackelberg leader against the remaining singleton countries. It is demonstrated that an increase in the cooperation level leads to an increase not only in the steady-state fish stock, but also in the total rent of the fishery. Further, the outlook for cooperation is better within the Stackelberg game, where the cooperative coalition acts as a leader, than in the Cournot game. At the stable equilibrium of a Stackelberg game, not only is the steady-state fish stock higher, but also the total resource rent, participants’ rent and non-participants’ rent are higher than those of the Cournot–Nash stable equilibrium. The new-entrant issue is also a problem for the conservation of the fish stock in the Stackelberg game. According to the present research, the prospects of cooperation in utilizing a straddling fish stock are not unlikely if the cooperative coalition acts as a leader. This is an important implication for policymakers when discussing an agreement for establishing a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) to manage a straddling fish stock. Title: A Stackelberg Analysis of the Potential for Cooperation in Straddling Stock Fisheries Author: Flaaten, Ola, Long, Le Kim To ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of straddling fish stocks, the 1995 United Nations Fish Stock Agreement calls for the establishment of regional fisheries management organizations to manage such stocks. This paper studies the potential for cooperation in straddling stock fisheries when the cooperative coalition of countries acts as a Stackelberg leader against the remaining singleton countries. It is demonstrated that an increase in the cooperation level leads to an increase not only in the steady-state fish stock, but also in the total rent of the fishery. Further, the outlook for cooperation is better within the Stackelberg game, where the cooperative coalition acts as a leader, than in the Cournot game. At the stable equilibrium of a Stackelberg game, not only is the steady-state fish stock higher, but also the total resource rent, participants’ rent and non-participants’ rent are higher than those of the Cournot–Nash stable equilibrium. The new-entrant issue is also a problem for the conservation of the fish stock in the Stackelberg game. According to the present research, the prospects of cooperation in utilizing a straddling fish stock are not unlikely if the cooperative coalition acts as a leader. This is an important implication for policymakers when discussing an agreement for establishing a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) to manage a straddling fish stock. Close

• 2. [Article] Persistent Subsidies in Fishing: How Will a Fuel Price Increase Affect Fleet Behaviour and Performance?

  Funding by the EU 7th framework programme (ACCESS project - grant agreement no. 265863) are greatly acknowledged. Also, authors want to thank the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs and the Guaranty ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Persistent Subsidies in Fishing: How Will a Fuel Price Increase Affect Fleet Behaviour and Performance? Author: Flaaten, Ola, Isaksen, John R., Hermansen, Øystein Funding by the EU 7th framework programme (ACCESS project - grant agreement no. 265863) are greatly acknowledged. Also, authors want to thank the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs and the Guaranty Fund for Fishermen for helpful discussions and data. Title: Persistent Subsidies in Fishing: How Will a Fuel Price Increase Affect Fleet Behaviour and Performance? Author: Flaaten, Ola, Isaksen, John R., Hermansen, Øystein Funding by the EU 7th framework programme (ACCESS project - grant agreement no. 265863) are greatly acknowledged. Also, authors want to thank the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs and the Guaranty Fund for Fishermen for helpful discussions and data. Close

• 3. [Article] Triple Win for Trade in Renewable Resource Goods by Use of Export Taxes

  The majority of monitored fish stocks globally is fully or over exploited, that is, at or below their maximum sustainable yield stock levels. Despite this resource situation international trade in fish ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Triple Win for Trade in Renewable Resource Goods by Use of Export Taxes Author: Schulz, Carl Erik, Flaaten, Ola The majority of monitored fish stocks globally is fully or over exploited, that is, at or below their maximum sustainable yield stock levels. Despite this resource situation international trade in fish products have been increasing for a long time. An export tax on fish and fish products, as an alternative to Pigouvian harvest or effort taxes, is introduced in a resource-trade model for a small open economy. It is analysed to what extent such a tax could mitigate biological and economic overuse of fish stocks and increase national welfare, which is affected both through the general government budget and through effects on consumer surpluses. We also discuss briefly implications for aquaculture environment, production and trade. It is demonstrated that a resource export tax may be beneficial for total national welfare compared to a laissez-faire policy. The theoretical analysis is illustrated by a stylized case study for a small open economy. Title: Triple Win for Trade in Renewable Resource Goods by Use of Export Taxes Author: Schulz, Carl Erik, Flaaten, Ola The majority of monitored fish stocks globally is fully or over exploited, that is, at or below their maximum sustainable yield stock levels. Despite this resource situation international trade in fish products have been increasing for a long time. An export tax on fish and fish products, as an alternative to Pigouvian harvest or effort taxes, is introduced in a resource-trade model for a small open economy. It is analysed to what extent such a tax could mitigate biological and economic overuse of fish stocks and increase national welfare, which is affected both through the general government budget and through effects on consumer surpluses. We also discuss briefly implications for aquaculture environment, production and trade. It is demonstrated that a resource export tax may be beneficial for total national welfare compared to a laissez-faire policy. The theoretical analysis is illustrated by a stylized case study for a small open economy. Close

• 4. [Article] A Lecture Note on the Economics of Fish Stock Investment

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Lecture Note on the Economics of Fish Stock Investment Author: Flaaten, Ola Research Paper Title: A Lecture Note on the Economics of Fish Stock Investment Author: Flaaten, Ola Research Paper Close

• 5. [Article] Maximizing economic yield from a plankton feeding fish population on high latitudes

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Maximizing economic yield from a plankton feeding fish population on high latitudes Author: Eide, Arne, Flaaten, Ola, Henriksen, Edgar Abstract only. Title: Maximizing economic yield from a plankton feeding fish population on high latitudes Author: Eide, Arne, Flaaten, Ola, Henriksen, Edgar Abstract only. Close

• 6. [Article] Stubborn Fuel Tax Concessions – The Case of Fisheries in Norway

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Stubborn Fuel Tax Concessions – The Case of Fisheries in Norway Author: Flaaten, Ola, Isaksen, John R., Hermansen, Øystein Presentation Title: Stubborn Fuel Tax Concessions – The Case of Fisheries in Norway Author: Flaaten, Ola, Isaksen, John R., Hermansen, Øystein Presentation Close

• 7. [Article] Middlemen-Good for Resource and Fishermen? An Economic Analysis of a Common Fisheries Institution in Developing Countries

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Middlemen-Good for Resource and Fishermen? An Economic Analysis of a Common Fisheries Institution in Developing Countries Author: Thanh, Thuy Pham Thi, Flaaten, Ola Abstract Only Title: Middlemen-Good for Resource and Fishermen? An Economic Analysis of a Common Fisheries Institution in Developing Countries Author: Thanh, Thuy Pham Thi, Flaaten, Ola Abstract Only Close

• 8. [Article] Efficiency of Fishing Vessels Affected by a Marine Protected Area - The Case of Small-Scale Trawlers and Marine Protected Area in Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Efficiency of Fishing Vessels Affected by a Marine Protected Area - The Case of Small-Scale Trawlers and Marine Protected Area in Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam Author: Kim Anh, Nguyen Thi, Flaaten, Ola, Quach, Thi Khanh Ngoc Abstract only. Title: Efficiency of Fishing Vessels Affected by a Marine Protected Area - The Case of Small-Scale Trawlers and Marine Protected Area in Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam Author: Kim Anh, Nguyen Thi, Flaaten, Ola, Quach, Thi Khanh Ngoc Abstract only. Close

• 9. [Article] A Study on the Economic Performance and Efficiency of Offshore Gillnet Vessels in Nha Trang, Vietnam

  Vietnam’s policy is to shift the fishing pressure from onshore to offshore water since the coastal resource has been overexploited, and a programme for investing in offshore vessels has thus been implemented ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Study on the Economic Performance and Efficiency of Offshore Gillnet Vessels in Nha Trang, Vietnam Author: Flaaten, Ola, Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi, Quach, Khanh Ngoc Thi, Ngoc, Duy Nguyen Vietnam’s policy is to shift the fishing pressure from onshore to offshore water since the coastal resource has been overexploited, and a programme for investing in offshore vessels has thus been implemented since 1997. The question raised is whether the offshore fishing fleet is profitable and efficient or not? This study aims to evaluate the economic performance and efficiency of the offshore fleet in Vietnam – the case of the Nha Trang gillnet fishery in open access conditions, based on a costs and earnings survey carried out on the 58 offshore vessels. The empirical results indicate that an average gillnet vessel earns a gross margin profit of 17.3% and a profit margin of 3.8%, but makes an economic loss, even with the government fuel cost support. The average annual crew income is 74.5% more than the local average income per capita. An efficiency analysis of the vessels based on an application of the Salter-diagram shows that the large number of vessels with high relative standardized effort (above 1) is the most cost-efficient scenario for vessels from both a short- and long-term perspective. The majority of these vessels receive intra-marginal rents. The government fuel subsidies help to increase their gross cash flow by 17.5% and profit by 36% for an average vessel. The small-scale vessels receive the most benefit from these subsidies. The study also demonstrates that engine capacity, fishing gear and fishing day are the factors best reflecting the fishing effort of the vessels. Title: A Study on the Economic Performance and Efficiency of Offshore Gillnet Vessels in Nha Trang, Vietnam Author: Flaaten, Ola, Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi, Quach, Khanh Ngoc Thi, Ngoc, Duy Nguyen Vietnam’s policy is to shift the fishing pressure from onshore to offshore water since the coastal resource has been overexploited, and a programme for investing in offshore vessels has thus been implemented since 1997. The question raised is whether the offshore fishing fleet is profitable and efficient or not? This study aims to evaluate the economic performance and efficiency of the offshore fleet in Vietnam – the case of the Nha Trang gillnet fishery in open access conditions, based on a costs and earnings survey carried out on the 58 offshore vessels. The empirical results indicate that an average gillnet vessel earns a gross margin profit of 17.3% and a profit margin of 3.8%, but makes an economic loss, even with the government fuel cost support. The average annual crew income is 74.5% more than the local average income per capita. An efficiency analysis of the vessels based on an application of the Salter-diagram shows that the large number of vessels with high relative standardized effort (above 1) is the most cost-efficient scenario for vessels from both a short- and long-term perspective. The majority of these vessels receive intra-marginal rents. The government fuel subsidies help to increase their gross cash flow by 17.5% and profit by 36% for an average vessel. The small-scale vessels receive the most benefit from these subsidies. The study also demonstrates that engine capacity, fishing gear and fishing day are the factors best reflecting the fishing effort of the vessels. Close

• 10. [Article] An Analysis of the Tuna-Mackerel Gillnet Fishery in Nha Trang, Vietnam

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Analysis of the Tuna-Mackerel Gillnet Fishery in Nha Trang, Vietnam Author: Nguyen, Tuan, Flaaten, Ola, Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi, Nguyen, Tram Anh Thi Abstract only. Title: An Analysis of the Tuna-Mackerel Gillnet Fishery in Nha Trang, Vietnam Author: Nguyen, Tuan, Flaaten, Ola, Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi, Nguyen, Tram Anh Thi Abstract only. Close