Data Description and Statistical Summary of the 1983-92 Cost-Earnings Data Basefor Northeast U.S. Commercial Fishing Vessels. A Guide to Understanding and Use of the Data Base

摘要

Data from the National Fisheries Service's Capital Construction Fund aresummarized to provide a financial profile of Northeast U.S. commercial fishing vessels. Averages for various cost categories are presented by tonnage class, fishery, and effort level. Costs are also presented as percentages of total revenue. Data are then evaluated for how well they represent the Northeast fishing fleet. Potential uses and pitfalls of using data for economic analyses are also discussed.