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Influence of maritime interests in the economy of ecuador

Abstract:

The purpose of this research is to analyze the Maritime Interests in the economy of Ecuador during the years 2012 to 2017, based on the concepts of the basic doctrine of the Navy of Ecuador and the economic theory that allows to demonstrate the importance of the Ecuadorian maritime territory in the economic activity. In that sense, the concepts related to the components of Maritime Interests are mentioned first. Then, it is intended to determine the Maritime Consciousness of Ecuador through a linear regression model during the proposed period. In addition, Fishery Resources are calculated with respect to the American Continent based on the Comparative advantage Index equation. Likewise, the influence of the ports, infrastructure and Ecuadorian merchant fleet on the economy of the country is analyzed; infrastructure and science and technology with respect to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP); international organizations as legal instruments for the exploitation of sea resources. Finally, the Maritime Economy component is analyzed with respect to Ecuador’s GDP during that period.