Frank Asche

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Frank Asche is a pioneering figure in the economics of natural resources, with a primary focus on seafood markets, aquaculture, and the global food system. His research has fundamentally reshaped how we understand the integration of wild-caught and farmed fish in global trade, demonstrating that aquaculture does not simply replace fisheries but expands markets and lowers prices for consumers. Asche’s work, including his highly influential paper "Future farms without farmers" (66 citations), provocatively explores how automation and robotics could revolutionize food production, making it more sustainable and efficient. With over 10,000 citations to his name, his impact is profound, particularly through studies on price transmission, market integration, and the role of technological change in the blue economy. A former president of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, Asche’s insights are crucial for students and researchers grappling with the future of food security, environmental sustainability, and the economic forces shaping our planet’s resources.