Aquaculture Economics and Financing

Aquaculture Economics and Financing: Management and Analysis provides a detailed and specific set of guidelines for using economic and financial analysis in aquaculture production. By discussing key issues, such as how to finance and plan new aquaculture business; how to monitor and evaluate economic performance; and how to manage capital, labor, and business risk; the book equips aquaculture professionals, researchers, and students with important information applicable to a wide range of business decisions.

Chapters address each stage of developing an aquaculture business, including financing, marketing, and developing a business plan to manage cash flows and analyze financial statements. Each chapter includes a detailed example of practical application taken from every-day experience. Written in straightforward terminology facilitating ready application, Aquaculture Economics and Financing: Management and Analysis is an essential tool for analyzing and improving financial performance of aquaculture operations.

Key Features:

• Provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of aquaculture economics and financing
• Discusses key issues in business plan development; marketing; monitoring financial performance; and managing cash flow, assets, and business risk
• Features examples of practical application in each chapter
• Includes an annotated bibliography and webliography detailing key resources and software products available for economic and financial analyses