Input Controls, Input Substitution and Profit Maximisation in the English Channel Beam Trawl Fishery

摘要: Studies of input substitution in fisheries have tended to focus on between physical inputs and/or time fished. However, controls may create incentives for other into the production process. For example, fishers faced with constraints access particular areas fishery substitute fishing location. This was case UK beam trawl English Channel. Constraints were imposed through restrictions engine power. created a number reduce their power meet conditions control. The relative contribution boat and location process potential examined using translog function. results suggested that apparent consistent profit maximising behaviour.