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Factors Influencing the Emergence of Collective Action in a Traditional Fishery of Oman: An Empirical Assessment of Three Coastal Fishing Towns in South Al-Batinah

Creator:

Al-Oufi, H. S.

Abstract:

Factors influencing the emergence of collective action are studied using survey data from individual boat owners from Barka, Masn’a and Suwaiq. Fishermen who adopt a cooperative strategy tend to be more risk averse and have high economic dependence on the common property resources. Social identity as a fisherman also appears...

Resource Type:

Research Paper