Interaction Between Agriculture and Fisheries: Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications

  • I. E. Strand
  • N. E. Bockstael
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Part of the Agricultural Management and Economics book series (AGRICULT.MANAG.)

Abstract

Much has been written in this volume about the interaction between agriculture and the environment. But throughout, the focus has been on agriculture. Little attention has been paid to the ultimate effects of agricultural pollution on society beyond the common perception that agricultural activities contribute to groundwater and surface water degradation. Furthermore, assumptions have been made that the consequences of this water quality degradation include reductions in the quantity and quality of drinking water, recreational activities, and harvests of living resources.

Keywords

Striped Bass Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Fishing Mortality Maximum Sustainable Yield Target Price 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • I. E. Strand
  • N. E. Bockstael
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsUniversity of MarylandCollege ParkUSA

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