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maximization of the sum of inframarginal and resource rents, the maximization
of the social surplus, and the maximization of resource rent. This paper
extends the analysis to a dynamic framework.
Cook, B.A. and Parzival Copes (1987). "Optimal Levels for Canada's
Pacific Halibut Catch." Marine Resource Economics, 4(1):45-61.
The exclusion from U.S. waters since 1981 has greatly reduced the
harvest potential for Canada's Pacific halibut fleet, making it particularly
important that halibut resources in the Canadian zone be exploited at optimal
levels. This paper provides a bioeconomic analysis of the joint-stock fishery
in Area 2 convention waters. Using Canadian cost and revenue relationships,
optimal harvesting levels are established according to three different
criteria, including not only the maximization of resource rent, but also the
maximization of a more inclusive social surplus and the maximization of
benefits for the harvesting sector. Estimates are made of halibut demand, as
well as yield-effort and cost-effort relationships to calculate the various
optima. The implications of this analysis for a Canadian fleet confined to
the Canadian 200 mile zone of Area 2 are then discussed.
Cook, Harry L. and M. Alice Murphy (1971). "Early Development Stages of
the Brown Shrimp, Penaeus aztecus Ives, Reared in the Laboratory."
Fishery Bulletin, 69(1):223-239.
The larval and first postlarval stages of the brown shrimp, Penaeus
aztecus Ives, reared from eggs spawned in the laboratory, as well as the eggs
themselves, are described and illustrated. The larvae and first postlarva are
compared with those of the pink shrimp, P. duorarum Burkenroad, and white
shrimp, P. setiferus (Linn.).
Cook, Jonathan and Ali Hashim (1994). "Fiscal Alternatives for the
Fisheries Sector." Draft, EPCS Economic Paper No. 4, Third
Fisheries Project, Fisheries Economics and Statistics Program,
Economic Planning and Coordination Section, Ministry of Fisheries
and Agriculture, Male, Republic of Maldives, November, 33 pp.
This study reviews the Maldives' overall fiscal situation and assesses
the likely contribution of the fisheries sector in the medium term. Options
for increasing revenues are discussed. The main recommendations are (1) the
current exemption of fishing vessels from paying the vessel registration fee
should be eliminated; (2) The 120 day rule should likewise be eliminated. A
parallel regulation to ensure continued provision of landings data to the
island clerks would be required, with loss of the fishing license imposed as a
sanction in the event of non-reporting; (3) MIFCO currently provides about 40
percent of the catching sector's fuel supplies. The company has recently been
granted exemption from fuel excise. Since this will provide an unfair
advantage compared to privates sector suppliers, it is suggested that the
exemption be extended to all fuel supplies to the fishing industry; (4) While
an export tax on processed fish represents a straight forward method of
revenue generation it is not recommended, based on both economic efficiency
and social criteria. Overall, the government's options with respect to
increasing revenues from the sector appear to be limited.
Cooke, Larry (1985). "Introduction." Chapter 1 in Estimates of
Undiscovered, Economically Recoverable Oil and Gas Resources for
the Outer Continental Shelf as of July, 1984. U.S. Department of
Interior, Minerals Management Service, Washington, D.C., pp. 1-19.
This report presents estimates of the undiscovered economically
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