The Economics of Fisheries Self-regulation: Analytical Issues and a Historical Case Study

摘要: Economic analysis of fisheries management often relies on the assumption that some form authority exists which will be able to take up recommendations economists, using adequate regulatory instruments. The discussion measures implicitly assumes an external intervention possible - usually by State either regulate directly resource use, or allocate and enforce private use rights in order for d ecentralised co-ordination systems operate efficiently. At first sight, economic models developed explain over-exploitation leave little hope sel f- regulation emerge from a competitive fishery. paper focuses analytical issues underlying on-going debate possibility self-regulated. Based historical case study development arrangements between whaling firms 1930ies 1950-60ies it shows absence central cannot systematically associated regulation, explores implications this has management.