Christoph A. Schaltegger

Prof. Dr. Christoph A. Schaltegger is an Ordinary Professor of Political Economy at the University of Lucerne and also teaches public finance at the University of St. Gallen. His career spans academia, government advisory roles, and leadership in economic policy institutions.

• Ordinarius für Politische Ökonomie (since 2010)
• Teaching at University of St. Gallen
• Director and Founder of the Institut für Schweizer Wirtschaftspolitik (IWP)
• Member of scientific committees like the Finanzwissenschaftlicher Ausschuss of Verein für Socialpolitik

Education:

• Lizentiat in Economics, University of Basel
• PhD (Dr. rer. pol.), University of Basel (2003)
• Habilitation, University of St. Gallen (2009)

Research focuses on political economy, public finance, and tax policy, with experience in international financial policy through his work in the Swiss Federal Department of Finance. He has held visiting scholar positions at Queensland University of Technology.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Faculty Prize 2004 (University of Basel)
• Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts