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

Evers, Hans-Dieter (2010): Measuring the maritime potential of nations. The CenPRIS ocean index, phase one (ASEAN). Published in: CenPRIS Working Paper Series , Vol. 10, No. 137 (1 December 2010): pp. 1-17.

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.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Ocean Research; economic development; maritime industries; fisheries; shipping; economic geography; development policy; ASEAN; Southeast Asia
• Subjects: O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development > O11 - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O2 - Development Planning and Policy; N - Economic History > N7 - Transport, Trade, Energy, Technology, and Other Services; R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R1 - General Regional Economics > R11 - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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