Herbert Giersch
German economist (1921-2010) · Germany · On the map · Academics · Died at 89
Herbert Giersch was a German economist. He was one of the initial members of the German Council of Economic Experts in 1964, serving on the council until 1970, and also was president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy 1969-1989.
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2010Died22 July 20102003Culture and Science Award of the City of KielAward2000August Loesch Ring of HonorAward1992Honorary Doctor of the Saarland UniversityAward1983Ludwig Erhard Prize for Publications in EconomicsAward1921Born11 May 1921
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Giersch was considered the most influential German economist during the chancellorships of Willy Brandt, Helmut Schmidt, and Helmut Kohl.
Country
Germany
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2010 · aged 89
