Ulrich Koester

Prof. Dr. Dr. hc mult. Ulrich Koester has been a Professor of Agricultural Economics at Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel since 1978 and serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at IAMO. His work focuses on agricultural market analysis, EU policy, and international trade, with extensive advisory roles for BMEL, EU Commission, World Bank, OECD, and FAO.

• University: Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel
• Department: Agricultural Markets, Agricultural Marketing and World Agricultural Trade (IAMO)
• Email: ukoester@ae.uni-kiel.de

Research interests span agricultural price formation, food loss/waste reduction, institutional impacts on agricultural markets, and policy evaluation frameworks. His publications address technical progress in agriculture, credit market peculiarities, and trade agreements like the EU-Georgia deal.

Articles reveal a focus on agricultural economics, policy analysis, and market dynamics, particularly in transition economies. Collaborations with institutions like FAO, World Bank, and EU bodies highlight his global influence in shaping agricultural policy frameworks.