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A comparative case study of fish stocking between Sweden and Finland: Explaining differences in decision making at the street level

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Even though fish stocking might have unfavourable effects on the genetic composition of wild populations, stocking programmes are currently developed in significant numbers in the Baltic Sea. The aim of this study is to examine and propose explanations for potential differences in fish stocking practices between Finland and Sweden. A comparative case study, focusing on the operational decisions made by frontline bureaucrats at the regional level, is conducted. The results show that frontline bureaucrats in Finland make more similar decisions than their colleagues in Sweden do. The lower regional variation can be explained by greater similarities in policy beliefs and by the fact that Finnish bureaucrats, in cases of uncertainties, consult the same implementation resource. Thus, by clarifying policy substance and by designing a central organisation for the provision of knowledge and advice, policy makers can counteract regional variation in fish stocking practices.

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  • Sevä, Mikael, 2013. "A comparative case study of fish stocking between Sweden and Finland: Explaining differences in decision making at the street level," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 38(C), pages 287-292.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:marpol:v:38:y:2013:i:c:p:287-292
    DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2012.06.004
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