ABSTRACT

This study attributes the chronic economic distress of the valuable Pacific salmon industry not only to decline in catch but also to the economic problems of open access ocean fisheries. It analyzes salmon public management programs and proposes alternatives. Originally published in 1969

chapter 1|8 pages

The Issues

chapter 2|26 pages

Bio-Economic Models of Exploited Fisheries

chapter 5|21 pages

Development of the Alaska Salmon Fishery

chapter 6|15 pages

History of Regulation in Alaska

chapter 10|26 pages

An Alternative Regulatory Program

chapter 11|7 pages

Conclusions