Wine and economic development: technological and corporate change in the Australian wine industry

Smith, Keith and Marsh, Ian (2007) Wine and economic development: technological and corporate change in the Australian wine industry. International Journal of Technology and Globalisation, 3 (2-3). pp. 224-245. ISSN 1741-8194

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Abstract

The technological upgrading of existing industries is a key source of growth. An example is the Australian wine sector, which has exhibited sustained growth in its firms, output and trade. Growth rests on two technological advances - mechanisation of pruning and harvesting, and new grape varieties. Upgrading required a shared strategic vision, a significant support infrastructure of research institutions, new tertiary educational institutions, a network of consultants and suppliers, and a knowledge-promoting tax regime. However the industry failed to build global marketing and distribution, and the creation of a successful innovation system has not been matched by domestic corporate success.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	economic development; innovation; technological change; wine industry
Subjects:	340000 Economics 300000 Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences > 300300 Horticulture > 300305 Oenology and Viticulture 350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services 350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350200 Business and Management > 350211 Innovation and Technology Management
ID Code:	1422
Deposited By:	Miss Alexandra Lejda
Deposited On:	23 Jul 2007
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2008 02:30
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