Can the UK survive widespread dissatisfaction in both Scotland and England with the financing of public spending by Scotland's parliament? This timely book explains how fiscal autonomy could raise economic growth and efficiency in Scotland- to the benefit of both Scotland and the rest of the...

pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Historic wrecks, modern pirates -- pt. 3. Enclosure -- pt. 4. Fisheries economics -- pt. 5. Fisheries regime formation -- pt. 6. Marine mammals -- pt. 7. Coral reefs, marine protected areas, wetlands -- pt. 8. Pollution -- pt. 9. Minerals.

We describe the capture-to-ransom pirate business model, which is proving very successful against merchant shipping, even though the latter enjoys the protection of naval warships. We argue that failure to adequately enforce international law is symptomatic of inherent weaknesses in that law:...

The salvage of historic shipwrecks involves a debate between salvors, who wish to maximize profit, and archaeologists, who wish to preserve historical value. Traditionally, salvage of shipwrecks has been governed by admiralty law, but the Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 transferred title of...