Abstract Milkfish, Chanos chanos, is often cultured with white shrimp, Penaeus indicus , to maintain ecological stability and increase profits. This study uses the outputs cost data of 169 milkfish farmers in Taiwan for years 2018 2019 applies translog function modeling analyze production scale economy input–input demand combinations two stocking densities (<10,000, ≥10,000 fry/ha) fry sizes...

Milkfish, Chanos chanos, is one of the major inland cultured fish species in Taiwan. Variations land resources and climate have led to application two distinct culture practices milkfish polycultures with white shrimp, Penaeus indicus. This study applies a translog cost function model analyze production scale economy input demand price elasticity four polyculture systems different periods (OWC ...