Performance Evaluation of Marine Industries Based on Eco-economy

Abstract

An assessment framework is made to evaluate the performance factors of marine industries from the perspective of eco-economics by means of the AHP and the Delphi methods. Results are as follows: Performance assessment index of marine industries is decided by ecological performance, economic performance and social performance with ecological index taking priority over economic index; the efficiency of economy output and value-creating are preferred in the pursuit of low energy-consuming and less polluting marine industries; and in the near future, marine industries will make the greatest contribution to employment.