Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 4-2016
Abstract
This paper’s contribution to the understanding of marine recreational pursuits in Ireland is based on the estimation of the first sea angling demand function. We use this empirical work to inform the more general debate surrounding resource allocation between commercial fisheries and recreational anglers. The study compares the use of Poisson and negative binomial count data models to estimate sea angling trip demand. The models also account for truncation and endogenous stratification; two issues that need to be controlled for when dealing with on-site sampled populations. The models are then used to estimate the mean willingness to pay of the average sea angler for an angling trip and the aggregate use value of sea angling recreation in Ireland. The results indicate the high value of the Irish marine environment as a recreational angling resource.
Recommended Citation
Hynes, Stephen and Graeven, Rainey, "The value of recreational fishing in the Irish marine waters: a travel cost analysis using on-site count data models" (2016). Working Papers. 30.
https://cbe.miis.edu/cbe_working_papers/30