Lothar Wildmann

Professor Dr. Lothar Wildmann is affiliated with the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen as the Head of the Business Administration-Industry program in the Faculty of Economics. His career spans over three decades, combining academic leadership with practical industry experience.

• Academic roles since 1989 at Ludwigsburg University of Applied Sciences, Berufsakademie Stuttgart, and DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen
• Executive positions at EXZET Business Start-up Center (1996-1998) and Hotel/Gastronomy Association (1993-1994)
• External doctoral studies at University of Konstanz (1989-1995) with Dr. rer. soc. degree

His research focuses on behavioral economics, happiness metrics, and economic policy frameworks. Current work explores alternatives to GDP through gross domestic happiness indicators. He has developed comprehensive economics modules covering:

• Microeconomic principles and competition policy
• Macroeconomic dynamics and monetary systems
• Welfare-oriented policy analysis

Publications reflect his interest in constructivist management theory and lifelong learning models. He has taught economics and business administration since 1989, including at Stuttgart and Villingen-Schwenningen institutions.