Academia is since a few decades not neutral anymore, in contrary. Most universities in Austria are moving to the left side in a dramatic speed. With half communists you can´t objectively discuss about economics.
In Germany it is even worse. Remember when Lucke wanted to return to Uni to give a lecture in Economy? It is a shame how he was treated.

If someone wants to become a scientist in economy, he might formally study in Austria or Germany, but he needs to broaden his horizon with that topics you rightfully mentioned (are they thought in other countries?) in other to get a meaningful knowledge base.