How is environmental income calculated?

Environmental Income of a Small-Scale Fisher

Gross Value of Natural Resource

  • Value of fish consumed by producer (subsistence income)
  • Sales at market* (cash income)

Labor and Materials Costs

  • Labor Costs: fishing, repairing equipment, etc
  • Capital Costs: purchase or rental of nets, fishing rods, boats, etc.

TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL INCOME =
Gross Value of Resource