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Task 4: Survey of Household Expenditure Patterns for Fish Products 



Objective : 



To determine household preferences for fisheries products. 



Plan of Action : 



Explore feasibility of survey with qualified agencies such as 

 the U.S. Department of Agriculture which currently conducts 

 similar surveys for agricultural products. 



End Product : 



Periodic data on expenditure patterns at home and away from 

 home; by region, season and socio-economic status. 



Benefit : 



Improved ability to project economic impacts of fisheries 

 development and management policies. 



Schedule : 



Periodic — five year frequency. 



Budget : 



$150,000 each 5 years, plus $50,000 each year. 



