Lifting the Eyepatch. The Business Models of Piracy

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Problem Statement
• Research Objectives
• Limitations of the Research
• Current State of Research
• Academic Field of Maritime Piracy
• Economics of Crime
• Economics of Maritime Piracy
• Methodology
• Research Design
• Data Collection
• Data Modeling
• Economic Perspective
• Root Causes
• Economic Dislocation
• Weak Authorities
• Social Acceptance
• Process of Sophistication
• Incorporation Approach
• Implementation of Hierarchy
• Initiation of Criminal Governance
• Impact
• Impact on the Maritime Industry
• Regional Impact
• Global Impact
• Deduced Economic Factors
• Business Perspective
• South-East Asia: Grand Theft
• PESTLE
• Political
• Economic
• Social
• Technological
• Legal
• Environmental
• Canvas
• Key Partners
• Key Activities
• Key Resources
• Value Proposition
• Customer Relationships
• Channels
• Customer Segments
• Cost Structure
• Revenue Streams
• Canvas Business Model
• West-Africa: Armed Robbery
• PESTLE
• Political
• Economic
• Social
• Technological
• Legal
• Environmental
• Canvas
• Key Partners
• Key Activities
• Key Resources
• Value Proposition

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation explores the business models of maritime piracy. It aims to understand the economic and social factors that drive the emergence and development of piracy, focusing on the specific contexts of South-East Asia and West Africa. The study investigates the sophistication and evolution of pirate organizations, their impact on the maritime industry, and their broader regional and global implications.

• The economic and social roots of maritime piracy.
• The development of sophisticated business models in pirate organizations.
• The impact of piracy on the maritime industry, regional economies, and global trade.
• The analysis of specific case studies in South-East Asia and West Africa.
• The exploration of the factors contributing to the success or failure of pirate business models.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The dissertation begins with an introduction that outlines the problem statement, research objectives, and limitations of the study. Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on maritime piracy, including its historical context, economic dimensions, and legal ramifications. Chapter 3 details the methodology employed in the research, encompassing the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. Chapter 4 delves into the economic perspective of piracy, examining the root causes, the process of sophistication, and the impact of piracy on various stakeholders.

Chapter 5 focuses on the business perspective of piracy, presenting case studies of grand theft in South-East Asia and armed robbery in West Africa. For each case study, the dissertation conducts a PESTLE analysis of the relevant environment and then constructs a business model canvas to illustrate the key elements of their business operations. This analysis encompasses key partners, activities, resources, value propositions, customer relationships, channels, customer segments, cost structure, and revenue streams.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The dissertation focuses on the themes of maritime piracy, business models, economic development, social factors, impact on the maritime industry, and regional security. It utilizes concepts such as PESTLE analysis, business model canvas, and case studies to analyze the specific contexts of South-East Asia and West Africa.