Measuring the maritime potential of nations. The CenPRIS ocean index, phase one (ASEAN)

Hans-Dieter Evers ()

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Abstract: This paper describes the methods used to construct an index to measure the maritime potential of nations. This prototype uses a limited number of variables to measure (a) the locational advantage of having a long coastline in comparison to the landmass (Maritime Potential Index MPI) , (b) the maritime economy (MEI) and (c) the degree a nation or region has utilized its maritime potential (OI). A timeseries of data from 2000 to 2005 for ASEAN states are used to develop the prototype. It is planned to develop the index further by adding variables and extending the regional coverage to all states of Malaysia.

Keywords: Ocean Research; economic development; maritime industries; fisheries; shipping; economic geography; development policy; ASEAN; Southeast Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: N7 O11 O2 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-12-01
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Published in CenPRIS Working Paper Series 137.10(2010): pp. 1-17

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