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Mariel Monica Sauler, PhD

Associate Professor

EXPERTISE
Microeconomics, Game Theory, Mathematical Economics, Economic Development, Macroeconomics

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Economic Development, Growth, Labor Economics, Macroeconomic Modeling, Microeconomic Theory, Game Theory

Mariel Monica R. Sauler, PhD

Associate Professor

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, National University of Singapore
  • Master of Social Science in Economics, National University of Singapore
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics, De La Salle University 

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

  • Chair, Department of Economics, De La Salle University
  • Associate Professor, Carlos L. Tiu School of Economics, De La Salle University
  • Research Fellow, Angelo King Institute for Business and Economics Studies, De La Salle University
  • Assistant Dean for External Affairs and Lasallian Mission, De La Salle University
  • Teaching Assistant, Economics Department, National University of Singapore
  • Teaching Assistant, Business School, National University of Singapore
  • Research Analyst, Value Reporting Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers

AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS, AND HONORS

  • National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Outstanding Scientific Paper Award (for Wage Gaps in the Philippines: A Decomposition Analysis, joint work with N. Chow and M.F.C. Dabbay), 2026
  • Angelo King Institute Research Grants. (2018). 
  • Geronimo V. de los Reyes Jr. Chair in International Business and Economics, 2017
  • De La Salle University Challenge Grant, 2015 
  • De La Salle University New Ph.D. Grant, 2015
  • National University of Singapore Graduate Scholarship Award, 2011
  • ASEAN Graduate Scholarship Award, 2005