{"product_id":"wine-economics-9780262044677","title":"Wine Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the economics of the production  distribution  and consumption of wine. Wine economics is a growing subfield that examines the economics of the production  distribution  and consumption of wine. In this book  Stefano Castriota takes a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of wine economics  drawing on literature from industrial organization  welfare economics  economic policy  political economy  management  finance  health economics  law  and criminology. Castriota explores how wine markets operate and how they are regulated  covering such diverse topics as the health economics of wine consumption (both the positive health effects associated with moderate wine intake and the negative effects of alcohol abuse)  the competition and profitability of wineries  the function of wine as an investment  and the quality of wine. He examines differences between the wine industries in the Old World and the New World  comparing small  family-owned wineries with larger conglomerates  and analyzes the regulation of wine in the United States versus the European Union. He concludes with a series of recommendations to ensure open and efficient wine markets while protecting public health. Originally published in Italy as Economia del Vino  this English translation has been extensively revised. It includes additional material focusing on the English-speaking countries of the New World  particularly the regulatory environment of the United States and the lingering effects of Prohibition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647003189301,"sku":"ByrdShop_0262044676","price":42.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780262044677.jpg?v=1781685123","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/wine-economics-9780262044677","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}