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The Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics publishes research, literature reviews, and application reports that use the theories and methods of economics to shape the understanding of oceans and their resources, and coastal regions. The Journal is intended for a broad audience of scholars and practitioners in economics and ocean and coastal management. "Oceans" includes the major oceans, bays, and estuaries, but other definitions may be proposed. Articles addressing both economic values and the measurement of economic activity in "ocean industries" are included, along with articles addressing the economy of coastal regions. The Journal uses an open peer review system and Web-based technologies to encourage and open and active community of researchers. Lea este abstracto y los demás abstractos del número inaugural en español

Summarizes the prospects for the future of regional cooperation in Northeastern North America based on the findings from the contributors to the book Regionalism in a Global Society: Persistence and Change in Atlantic Canada and New England (Broadview: 2004). Four major argumentative strands are identified -- state-centric versus economic views & institutionalists versus functionalists. Issues & elements that encourage & discourage regional integration are identified. 1 Figure, 5 References. L. Collins Leigh

Explores the governing institutions of New England as impediments to enhanced regional integration & economic development. Elements of New England politics & institutions are distinguished by political party competitiveness, historical urbanization & dominance of governing political machines, & dominance of the municipal government. Specific conditions for each state -- Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, & Rhode Island -- are highlighted. A history of attempts to form regional organizations across the states is surveyed, & economic & political factors that push toward & against regional integration are analyzed. 6 Tables, 9 References. L. Collins Leigh

Analyzes economic conditions & trends in New England for evidence of increasing or decreasing collaboration among the states in the area. The historical economy & regional cooperation in New England are surveyed, including the New England Council & the New England Regional Commission's New England Regional Plan. The New England identity is utilized for economic advantage by tourism & corporate marketing, & the region's strengths & differences are identified. Challenges include population & demographic trends that demonstrate an outflow of skilled workers. The importance of regional integration is stressed, particularly to managing natural resources & infrastructure. 3 Tables, 1 Figure, 13 References. L. Collins Leigh

The Government of Bangladesh resolved its maritime boundaries in 2014, resulting in jurisdiction over ocean space equivalent to 80 percent of the country's terrestrial area. To encourage the development of this area and the resources it contains, the Government embraced the concept of a "blue economy" in its most recent development plan, as a broad label for all ocean-linked economic activities that are environmentally and socially sustainable. To support the Government's effort to translate its blue economy aspirations into operational policies, an accounting exercise was conducted to provide initial measures of Bangladesh's ocean-linked economic activity, as a baseline by which to set targets. The results suggest the contribution of ocean-linked economic activity in Bangladesh in 2014-2015 was just over 3% of national gross value added, derived relatively evenly from tourism and recreation, capture fisheries and aquaculture, transport and energy. The Government's intention to design blue economy policies will need to be supported by extending the analysis in this study to a full ocean economy satellite account, eventually adding measures of the economic value of marine ecosystem services and the costs of environmental degradation, as well as the status of the underlying stocks of natural capital.