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Max SeringGerman lecturer, political economist and agricultural scientist
Date of Birth: 18.01.1857
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Max Sering: German Professor and Agricultural Economist
- Academic Career
- Research and Publications
- Institutional Affiliations
- Further Publications
- Legacy
Max Sering: German Professor and Agricultural Economist
Early Life and EducationMax Sering was a German professor, agricultural scientist, and expert in political economy. Born in 1857, he studied at the universities of Strasbourg and Leipzig, laying the foundation for his future academic endeavors.
Academic Career
Sering's academic journey led him to professorships at the University of Bonn and later at the Berlin Agricultural Academy, where he specialized in political economy. His expertise in agricultural matters became renowned, earning him recognition as an authority on agrarian issues.
Research and Publications
In 1883, Sering embarked on a research expedition to North America to investigate the growing agricultural competition between the United States and Europe. His findings were published in the seminal work "Die landwirtschaftliche Konkurrenz Nordamerikas in Gegenwart und Zukunft," providing valuable insights into the changing dynamics of international agriculture.
Institutional Affiliations
Sering actively participated in various organizations dedicated to research and policymaking. He served as the second vice-president of the German Society for the Study of Eastern Europe (DGSO) and directed the Berlin branch of the German Research Institute for Agriculture and Migration Policy.
Further Publications
Sering's body of work extended beyond his pioneering research on North American agriculture. He authored several publications, including:
"Geschichte der preussisch-deutschen Eisenz?lle" (History of the Prussian-German Iron Tariff)
"Die innere Kolonisation im ?stlichen Deutschland" (Internal Colonization in Eastern Germany)
Edited volume XLVI of the "Schriften d. Vereines f?r Sozialpolitik: Arbeiteraussch?sse in der deutschen Industrie" (Workers' Committees in German Industry)
Legacy
Max Sering's contributions to agricultural economics and policymaking left a lasting impact on German and international academia. His research and publications shaped understanding of agricultural competition, colonization, and migration, informing policy decisions and advancing the field.
