Fisheries and Aquaculture Economics

Overview

The aims of this module are to develop a learners knowledge of the role of economics in the macro and micro aqua business sector, both domestically and internationally. The module also aims to develop an appreciation of how shifts in the economy impact the aqua business itself and the aqua business industry as a whole. It further aims to equip learners with the knowledge and tools to manage impacts resulting from such shifts in the economy.

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Analyse the economic principles relevant to aquabusiness;
• Assess sectoral features and implications for longer term economic development;
• Critically analyse the impact of national economic policies on the aquabusiness sector;
• Assess the key factors influencing the internationalisation of the aquabusiness sector.