I met associate Professor Chris Anderson, an economist at the University of Washington,who works on experimental economics, game theory and applied econometrics, all areas which really interest me. Chris gave me some useful economic modelling advice concerning random utility modelling. I hope to stay in touch so he can give me some further guidance. For the remainder of the fortnight I have spoken to people on the east coast about how fishery closures work in comparison to the west coast. I also met again with Ray Hilborn and Dan Holland to discuss how I can pull everything together and structure a paper. It has been extremely valuable to be able to interact with Ray and Dan, as they have given me invaluable direction and guidance whilst I have been in Seattle.
I would really I like to thank the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust for giving me the opportunity to come out to Seattle and learn about fishing area closures. It has been an extremely worthwhile trip and an experience which I am very grateful for. I would also like to thank all the people I have met along the way who have kindly given up their time to talk with me and given me insights into fisheries management over here, in the States. I really hope all those of you that have read my blog have enjoyed hearing about my time in the north west.
I best finish packing and try to squeeze the last few bits in my bag before I head to the airport. Hopefully I will be able to lift my bag and get it to the airport without breaking my back in the process :-) I will write another entry once I have returned to Aberdeen. See you on the flip side!
