Christoph Hauser

Christoph Hauser is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Management and Law at Lucerne School of Business, part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds a Dr. rer. pol. (Economics) and mag. rer. pol. (Teaching degree). His professional journey includes roles at the Swiss State Secretariat of Economic Affairs and leadership of the Institute for Business and Regional Economics.

• Education:
• Dr. rer. pol. in Economics (PhD)
• Teaching degree (mag. rer. pol.)
• Research Interests: Digital Economy, Regional and Institutional Economics, Innovation Policy, Contract Management, and Public Policy. He explores topics like blockchain in public administration, AI ethics, and regional economic resilience.

His articles span interdisciplinary fields including public health (cardiovascular studies), AI impact on labor markets, and regional development strategies. Recent work highlights economic modeling under uncertainty and AI-driven transformation in workplaces.

• Awards: 2018 Publication Prize from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences for his monograph Ordnung ohne Ort.
• Grants/Projects: Leads over 30 research projects including blockchain applications, AI ethics frameworks, and regional tax policy evaluations. Collaborates with local governments and businesses on innovation ecosystems and administrative efficiency.
• Labs/Teams: Directs the Competence Center for Management and Law and co-leads the Horw Start-Up Ecosystem initiative.