Christian Hederer

Christian Hederer is a Professor of Economics and International Economic Policy at Technische Hochschule Wildau (TH Wildau) since September 2017. His work spans economics, law, and political science, with a focus on international trade, investment, and evolutionary political economy. He previously served in the Austrian public administration for 12 years, including roles as an expert on international investment treaties and as a counsellor at the OECD.

• Academic Background: Doctorate in Economics (Universität Witten/Herdecke), M.A. in Economics (University of Vienna), LL.M. in Law (University of Ottawa), and J.D. equivalent in Law (University of Vienna).
• Research Focus: International trade and investment, evolutionary political economy, interdisciplinary economic education, and institutional design.
• Teaching Areas: Economics, economic policy, and the intersection of politics and economics in the European Union.

Publications cover topics such as trade agreements (CETA), judicial appointments in multilateral investment courts, fiscal federalism, and interdisciplinary approaches to economic policy. His work integrates economic theory with legal and political frameworks.

Projects include the development of interdisciplinary teaching materials with a global focus, combining theoretical and applied elements in economics education.