Socio-economic impacts of a closed fishing season on resource-dependent stakeholders in Tamil Nadu, India: Differences in income and expenditure effects by occupational group
Resource harvest restrictions differentially impact user groups. Within user-groups, impact variation is also correlated with power imbalances. Cultural and gender constraints limit users’ adaptation options. Viable livelihood enhancement strategies are impacted by socio-cultural factors. Policy responsiveness is a key mitigation measure for limiting inequitable policy outcomes.