The Political Economy of European Wine Regulations*. (10th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meloni, Giulia; Swinnen, Johan
• Is Part Of: Journal of wine economics. Volume 8:Number 3(2013)
• Page Start: 244
• Page End: 284
• Publication Date: 2014-01-10
• Subjects: appellations, -- European agriculture, -- institutions, -- regulation, -- wine history; Wine and wine making -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Wine and wine making -- Periodicals; Wineries -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; 338.476632
• DOI: 10.1017/jwe.2013.33
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-4361

Abstract

Abstract: The wine market in the European Union is heavily regulated. Despite the many distortions in the wine market as a consequence, reforming the regulations has proven difficult. This paper analyzes the political economy mechanism that created existing wine regulations. We document the historical origins of the regulations and relate these to political pressures that resulted from international integration, technological innovations, and economic developments. (JEL Classifications: K23, L51, N44, N54, Q13)