Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel

Who Is Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel?

Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel is a renowned international economist with an outstanding career as a consultant, advisor, and academic. He has been a Professor of Economics at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile since 2009, Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council of the Ministry of Finance of Chile, and Chairman of the Financial Advisory Committee for Chile’s Sovereign Funds. With an extensive record of scientific publications, he is a leading authority in international finance, macroeconomics, monetary policy, and economic development.

What is his Background?

From 2008 to 2009, Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel served as Chief Economist and Director of the Economics Department at the OECD in Paris. Previously, he was Manager of Economic Research at the Central Bank of Chile and Principal Economist at the World Bank. He has provided consulting and advisory services to over 20 central banks, governments, universities, and international corporations, focusing on financial markets, macroeconomic policies, capital market reforms, and pension systems. His work has positioned him as a thought leader in economic growth and public policy.