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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WINE ECONOMISTS

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 465719735 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A03 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · wine-economics.org
revenue
$145K
expenses
$122K
net assets
$175K
employees
mission · from form 990

EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY REGARDING WINE AND THE FINANCES OF WINEMAKING

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE) promotes research and scholarship in wine economics through its annual conference, publication of the Journal of Wine Economics, and support for academic work in the field. It serves as a professional network for economists and social scientists studying wine markets, viticulture economics, and related topics. The organization is based in New York and hosts international conferences, primarily serving academic researchers and professionals.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Conference
International academic conference featuring paper presentations, workshops, and field trips focused on wine economics; includes the Christophe Baron Prize for best presentation.
Christophe Baron Prize
Annual award recognizing outstanding research presentations at the AAWE conference, funded by Christophe Baron of Cayuse Vineyards.
Journal of Wine Economics
Peer-reviewed academic journal published four times a year, featuring research on wine economics, markets, and related social sciences; includes open access to articles from 2023 onward.
Scholarships for Research in Wine Economics
Offers three annual scholarships of $1,000 each, including free conference admission, to support research in wine economics and related fields.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Awarding the Christophe Baron Prize
      Recognizes excellence in wine economics research and service to the field through the Christophe Baron Prize, awarded annually for the best research presentation at the AAWE conference, which includes a prize of six bottles of Cayuse Syrah.
  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships for wine economics research
      Awards three annual scholarships, each providing $1,000 and free admission to the AAWE annual conference, to support research in wine economics. The scholarships are offered to encourage scholarly contributions and are awarded through a competitive process.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Member benefits and services
      Provides members with a subscription to the Journal of Wine Economics and offers discounted registration rates for the organization’s annual conferences, enhancing access to research and professional development opportunities in wine economics.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Organization of annual conferences for wine economists
      Hosts and stages annual scholarly conferences to serve as forums for presenting and discussing current research in wine economics, with recent and upcoming events held in Perth (2026), Würzburg (2027), Valparaiso, and past locations including Bordeaux, Padua, and Ithaca. These conferences feature peer-reviewed research presentations and include public access to select presentations via YouTube.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Publication of the Journal of Wine Economics
      Produces and publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Wine Economics four times per year, featuring research papers, short articles, comments, and reviews on economic aspects of wine, viticulture, and oenology. The journal has been published in collaboration with Cambridge University Press since 2012, with editorial operations based at New York University.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$145K
Contributions & grants$7K5%
Program service revenue$113K78%
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expenses
Total expenses$122K
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Total assets$175K
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Net assets$175K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +101.5%
relationships · 39

Who they work with

  • Burgundy School of Business Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Magalie Dubois and co-authors on research in wine consumer behavior.
  • CONICET Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Mara Virginia Galmarini on sensory evaluation of wine and food pairings.
  • Cal Poly Agribusiness Department Partner — host institution for the 17th Annual AAWE Conference in 2025
  • Cambridge University Press Partner — Co-publishes the Journal of Wine Economics with the American Association of Wine Economists since 2012.
  • Cambridge University Press Partner — Collaborates with AAWE to produce and distribute the Journal of Wine Economics.
  • Cambridge University Press Partner — Collaborates with AAWE to produce the Journal of Wine Economics.
  • Cambridge University Press Partner — Handles institutional subscriptions and online publication of the Journal of Wine Economics.
  • Cambridge University Press Partner — Partners with Cambridge University Press to publish the Journal of Wine Economics.
  • Cambridge University Press Partner — Publishes the Journal of Wine Economics on behalf of the American Association of Wine Economists.
  • Cayuse Vineyards Partner — Donates the Christophe Baron Prize, including six bottles of Cayuse Syrah, for the best wine economics presentation at the AAWE Annual Conference.
  • Christophe Baron Partner — Donor of the Christophe Baron Prize for the best wine economics presentation at the AAWE Annual Conference.
  • Cornell University Partner — Coeditor Bradley Rickard is affiliated with Cornell University, contributing academic expertise to the journal.
  • Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Shuay-Tsyr Ho on alcohol regulation and consumer choice.
  • DIW Berlin Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Marica Valente on migration impacts on vineyard productivity.
  • Domaine Serene & Evenstad Estates Partner — sponsor of the American Association of Wine Economists
  • Harvard University Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Alex Albright on the role of social media and expert reviews in high-end goods markets.
  • Harvard University Partner — Review Editor Robert N. Stavins is affiliated with Harvard University, contributing academic expertise to the journal.
  • INRA Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Mara Virginia Galmarini on wine-cheese pairing methodologies.
  • New York University Government — Hosts the Managing Editor of the Journal of Wine Economics in its Economics Department.
  • New York University Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipients Erika Haguette and Brady Gartman and co-author Karl Storchmann on wine price dynamics in the U.S. market.
  • New York University Partner — Hosts the editorial office for The Journal of Wine Economics within its Economics Department.
  • Oxford University Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipients Domen Prešern and Qian Janice Wang on blind tasting accuracy and wine preference.
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Mara Virginia Galmarini on wine and cheese pairing research.
  • Princeton University Partner — Coeditor Orley C. Ashenfelter is affiliated with Princeton University, contributing academic expertise to the journal.
  • Technical University Munich Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipient Orestis Kopsacheilis and co-authors on crowdsourced wine quality assessment.
  • The University of Western Australia Partner — Hosted the 18th Annual Conference of the American Association of Wine Economists in 2026.
  • The University of Western Australia Partner — host institution for the 18th Annual AAWE Conference in 2026
  • Total Wine & More Partner — sponsor of the American Association of Wine Economists
  • UC Davis Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through multiple scholarship recipients including Jarret Hart and Jarrett D. Hart on alcohol market trends and brewery acquisitions.
  • University College London Partner — Collaborates with AAWE through scholarship recipients Daniel Sands and Marleen Marra on research related to wine markets and buyer behavior.
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How they approach the work

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  • Academic Community Building Through Conferences and Recognition
    methodology: academic-conference
    By organizing annual conferences and awarding excellence in research, the organization strengthens the field of wine economics because bringing scholars together fosters collaboration, incentivizes high-quality research, and sustains long-term engagement with the discipline.
  • Interdisciplinary Research Integration
    methodology: interdisciplinary_research
    By encouraging research that connects economics with viticulture, enology, and social sciences, the organization advances wine economics because integrating multiple disciplines produces richer, more applicable insights than single-discipline approaches.
  • Membership-Based Knowledge Access Model
    methodology: knowledge-dissemination-through-membership
    By offering access to research as a membership benefit, the organization promotes wider engagement with wine economics because tying dissemination to participation creates a self-sustaining community of scholars and practitioners.
  • Peer-Reviewed Research Dissemination via Institutional Partnerships
    methodology: research_dissemination
    By publishing peer-reviewed research through partnerships with academic institutions and non-profit publishers, the organization ensures broad dissemination and academic credibility because leveraging established scholarly infrastructure increases accessibility and reduces financial barriers.