Impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on human capital externalities in the wine industry: A theoretical model

Wen Chang, Xiaohai Zhan, Anyu Liu and Wen Ma

Tourism Economics, 2025, vol. 31, issue 6, 1074-1094

Abstract: This study explores the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on human capital externalities within the wine industry through a theoretical microeconomic model. The analysis highlights how DEI human capital contributes to productivity enhancements, improved wage dynamics, and positive externalities. The Constant Elasticity of Substitution (CES) production function was used to model the interplay between DEI human capital and labour dynamics, supported by demographic data from wineries in China. Findings suggest that increasing DEI human capital generates significant organizational benefits, such as smoother wage adjustments and enhanced workforce cohesion. The results also show that optimal DEI participation varies with key factors like capital intensity and substitution elasticity, providing actionable insights for wineries. The study underscores the need for strategic DEI investments to maximize externalities and suggests that future empirical research validate these theoretical findings for broader applicability across regions and operational scales.

Keywords: DEI; externality; human capital; wine industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/13548166251330665

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