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Will rise in GDP affect commercial boat ownership?

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Will rise in GDP affect commercial boat ownership?
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Let me start by saying that I have expertise in the economics of commercial fishing. I cannot speak to whether GDP will increase next year. If GDP does rise, there may be channels by which commercial boat building and therefore boat ownership within the U.S. could increase. I doubt that a rise in GDP would substantially increase commercial fishing boat building and ownership. This is because most commercial fisheries in the U.S.

Science Breakthroughs 2030 launch reception

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 5:30 pm
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Location: National Academies of Science headquarters
2101 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Description: Public launch reception will include a brief speaking program where the Science Breakthroughs 2030 co-chairs and sponsors will share more about the effort, its goals, and how you can participate. Science Breakthroughs 2030 is an innovative project to determine the greatest research opportunities in the next decade within food and agriculture.