The RMI Center for Wine Economics undertakes and facilitates research and education about the economics of the production and consumption of wine grapes and wine in California and around the world.

The Center for Wine Economics focuses on economic developments in the domestic and international markets for wine and their implications for competitiveness of the wine industry in California and the United States.

The Center emphasizes applied research but is engaged in teaching and outreach activities related to its theme of wine economics.

New Working Papers
Too Much of a Good Thing? Causes and Consequences of Increases in Sugar Content of California Wine Grapes
Julian M. Alston, Kate B. Fuller, James T. Lapsley, and George Soleas

Demand for Food in the United States
A review of literature, evaluation of previous estimates and presentation of new estimates of demand
Abigail Okrent and Julian M. Alston