Faculty ofAgriculture
Prof. Monika Hartmann
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Prof. Monika HartmannDr. agr. Head of Department Agricultural and Food Market Research phone: +49 (0) 228 73 35 37 Secretary |
Fields of Research
- Information and communication in the food sector
- Food demand and consumer protection policies
- Ethical consumption
- Corporate Social Responsibility in the food sector
- Competitiveness of the food sector
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1961 born in Lank-Latum, North Rhine-Westphalia
Education
1987 Diploma in Agricultural Science
1991 Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, University Giessen
Professional activities
| 1987 | Research Fellow at the Agricultural Faculty, University Giessen (Hesse) |
| 1987 - 1995 | Research Fellow (87-92) und Assistant Professor (92-95) at the Faculty
of Economics, University of Frankfurt (Hesse) |
| 1994 - 1995 | Acting Professor for Agricultural and Environmental Policy at the Agricultural
Faculty, University Giessen |
| 1995 - 2002 | Head of the Division on Agricultural Markets, Marketing and World Agricultural
Trade at the Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe, Halle/Saale (Saxony-Anhalt), and Professor (1996-2002) at the agricultural faculty, university of Halle |
| since 2002 | Professor for Agricultural and Food Market Research, Institute for Agricultural
Policy, Market Research, and Economic Sociology, University of Bonn |
Current Publications
Langen, N., Grebitus, C. and Hartmann, M. (2013): Success factors of Cause-related Marketing in Germany, Agribusiness 29 (2): 207-227. link
Hartmann, M., Heinen, S., Melis, S. und Simons, J. (2012): Consumers' Awareness of CSR in the German Pork Industry, British Food Journal 115 (1).
Hartmann, M. (2011): Corporate social responsibility in the food sector. European Review of Agricultural Economics, 38 (3), 297–324.
Hartmann, M., Lensch, A.K., Simons, J. (2011): Beeinflussung der Wirkung von Ernährungsinformation durch Framing: Analyse am Beispiel von Folsäure. Accepted for publication at German Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Simons, J., Heinen, S. und Hartmann, M. (2011): CSR intern nicht ausreichend kommuniziert - Kommunikation über Unternehmensverantwortung und Nachhaltigkeit in der Fleischwirtschaft, Fleischwirtschaft, Jg. 91, H.6, S. 60-63.
Langen, N., Grebitus, C. and M. Hartmann (2010): Is there need for more transparency and efficiency in cause-related marketing? International Journal on Food System Dynamics 1 (4). link
Hartmann, M. (2010): The EU School Fruit Scheme – a Step Towards a ‘Healthy’ CAP? Foreword. EuroChoices 9 (2). link
Simons, J., Hartmann, M., Petersen, B. (2010): Wann ist die Ebermast praxisreif? In: Fleischwirtschaft jg. 90 (4/2010) S. 84-86. Vermarktung von Agrargütern und Lebensmitteln.
Hartmann, M., Hoffmann, J., Simons, J. (2010): Behavioural Economics and the Theory of Social Structure: Relevance for Understanding Inter-Organizational Relationships. In: Fischer, C.; Hartmann, M. (Hrsg.): Agri-food Chain Relationships: 61-73. CAB International: Oxford.
Chaddad, F., Fischer, C., Hartmann, M. (2010): Lessons Learned: Recommendations for Future Research on Agri-food Chain Relationships. In: Fischer, C.; Hartmann, M. (Hrsg.): Agri-food Chain Relationships: 267-280. CAB International: Oxford.
Fischer, C. & Hartmann, M. (eds) (2010): Agri-food Chain Relationships. CAB International. Oxford. 300 pages. link
Fischer, C. & Hartmann, M. (2010): Introduction and Overview: Analysing Inter-organizational Relationships in Agri-food Chains. In: Fischer, C. & Hartmann, M. (eds): Agri-food Chain Relationships. CAB International. Oxford. Pages 11–21.
Hartmann, M., Frohberg, K. & Fischer, C. (2010): Building Sustainable Relationships in Agri-food Chains: Challenges from Farm to Retail. In: Fischer, C. & Hartmann, M. (eds): Agri-food Chain Relationships. CAB International. Oxford. Pages 25–44.
Fischer, C., Hartmann, M., Reynolds, N., Leat, P., Revoredo-Giha, C., Henchion, M., Gracia, A. & Albisu, L.M. (2010): Determinants of Sustainable Agri-food Chain Relationships in Europe. In: Fischer, C. & Hartmann, M. (eds), Agri-food Chain Relationships. CAB International. Oxford. Pages 119–134.
Hartmann, M., Maschkowski, G. (2009): Increasing Children's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: Lessons from advertising. EuroChoices, 8 (3): 22-28. link
Fischer, C., Hartmann, M., Reynolds, N., Leat, P., Revoredo-Giha, C., Henchion, M. Albisu, L.M. & Gracia, A. (2009): Factors influencing contractual choice and sustainable relationships in European agri-food supply chains. European Review of Agricultural Economics 36 (4): 541–569. link
Reynolds, N., Fischer, C. & Hartmann, M. (2009):
Determinants of sustainable business relationships in selected German agri-food chains. British Food Journal 111 (8): 776–793.
Fischer, C., Hartmann, M., Reynolds, N., Leat, P., Revoredo-Giha, C., Henchion, M. Albisu, L.M. & Gracia, A. (2009):
Sustainability of Business Relationships in EU Agri-food Chains and Opportunities for Improvement. Eurochoices 8 (3): 20–21.
Berg, E.; Hartmann, M.; Heckelei, T.; Holm-Müller, K.; Nolten, R.; Schiefer, G. (2009):
Risiken in der Agrar- und Ernährungswirtschaft und ihre Bewältigung. Berichte über Landwirtschaft 87 (8): 491-509.
Schiefer, J., Hartmann, M. (2008): Determinants of Competitive Advantage for German Food Processors. Agribusiness: An International Journal 24 (3): 306-319.
Bavarova, M., Fischer, C., Hartmann, M., Hockmann, H., und Reynolds, N. (2008): Germany. In: Hartmann, M., Reynolds, N. (2008): Key factors influencing economic relationships and communication in European agri-food chains. Main findings from the EU-financed research project FOODCOMM. Results Booklet, Bonn, S. 21-23.
Fischer, C., Hartmann, M. und Reynolds, N. (2008): Business Relationships and Communication in European Agri-Food Chains. In: Hartmann, M., Reynolds, N. (2008): Key factors influencing economic relationships and communication in European agri-food chains. Main findings from the EU-financed research project FOODCOMM. Results Booklet, Bonn, S. 4-17.
Fischer, C., M. Hartmann, M. Bavorova, H. Hockmann, H. Suvanto, L. Viitaharju, P. Leat, C. Revoredo-Giha, M. Henchion, C. McGee, G. Dybowski, und M. Kobuszynska(2008):
Business Relationships and B2B Communication in Selected European Agrifood Chains – First Empirical Evidence: International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, Vol. 11(2): 73-99.
Hartmann, M., Rudloff, B., Heckelei, T. (Hrsg, 2008): Food Regulation and Trade: Institutional Framework, Concepts of Analysis and Empirical Evidence. Special Issue, Journal of International Agricultural Trade and Development 4 (1).
Hartmann, M., Rudloff, B., Heckelei, T. (2008): Introduction, Journal of International Agricultural Trade and Development 4 (1): 1-3.
Hartmann, M., Reynolds, N. (Hrsg., 2008): Key factors influencing economic relationships and communication in European agri-food chains. Main findings from the EU-financed research project FOODCOMM. Results Booklet, Bonn.
Hartmann, M., Lensch, A.K., Simons, J., Thrams, S. (2008): Nutrition and health claims – call for and justification of governmental intervention from the consumers’ perspective. Agrarwirtschaft, Jg. 57, Heft 2, S. 119-130.
Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013

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Recent Publications
- Langen, N., Grebitus, C. und Hartmann, M. (2013): Success factors of Cause-related Marketing in Germany, Agribusiness 29 (2): 207-227. Link
- Hirsch, S., Gschwandtner, A. (2013): Profit persistence in the food industry: evidence from five European countries, European Review of Agricultural Economics, forthcoming.
- Hartmann, M., Heinen, S., Melis, S. und Simons, J. (2013): Consumers' Awareness of CSR in the German Pork Industry, British Food Journal, Band 115 (1), S. 124-141
- Mueller Loose, S., Peschel, A. und Grebitus, C.(2013): Quantifying effects of convenience and product packaging on consumer preferences and market share of seafood products: the case of oysters. Food Quality and Preference, in press
- Menapace, L., G. Colson and R. Raffaeli (2012) Risk aversion, Subjective Beliefs, and Farmer Risk Management Strategies. American Journal of Agricultural Economics. forthcoming.
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