Martin Sauber

Dr. Martin Sauber is a long-standing Research Assistant for Teaching at the Department of Social Economics within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hamburg. He specializes in Development Economics and International Economics, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining sociology, economics, and political economy.

• Employed since 2010
• Teaching for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Vertrauensdozent of Hans-Böckler-Stiftung and Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung

His research emphasizes the interaction between economy and society, practical relevance of economic theories, and pluralism in methodology. He has published extensively on topics like monetary reforms, development paradigms, and the agricultural productivity gap.

Dr. Sauber’s teaching philosophy prioritizes critical thinking, participatory learning, and the integration of Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) concepts. He received the 2023 Hamburger Lehrpreis for his innovative didactic approaches.

• Focus areas: development economics, international trade, political economy
• Key course themes: societal interaction with economics, interdisciplinary perspectives, post-growth economics

His articles examine monetary systems, economic theories, and global development challenges, reflecting a critical stance toward dominant paradigms and power structures.

Scientific Awards

• Hamburger Lehrpreis (2023) for teaching excellence and student engagement