Max Koppenberg

Max Koppenberg is an Assistant Professor specializing in Business Economics, focusing on topics such as revealed preferences, food industry dynamics, and environmental economics. His research explores corporate pricing strategies, market power in agricultural supply chains, and the socio-economic impacts of sustainability initiatives. He collaborates on projects analyzing seaweed farming systems in North-West Europe and the political dimensions of meat substitute consumption. As a co-promotor, he guides PhD candidates in studies on pollination economics, novel food supply chains, and Indonesian rice farming. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with applied analyses of real-world market behaviors and policy implications.

Research interests include inflation drivers in the EU food sector, consumer behavior influenced by environmental concerns, and the economic viability of alternative proteins. Notable projects include SEASEEDS (seaweed farming economics) and studies on glyphosate risk perceptions affecting agrochemical firms. His interdisciplinary approach integrates empirical methods with policy recommendations for sustainable food systems and corporate responsibility.

Recent publications highlight themes like corporate greed's role in EU inflation, seaweed systems' potential, and political attitudes toward meat substitutes. Ongoing projects address pollination value in crop chains and credit impacts on Indonesian agriculture. His advisory role in multiple PhD programs underscores his commitment to fostering future researchers in agricultural and environmental economics.