We must make the building of a free society once more an intellectual adventure, a deed of courage. What we lack is a liberal Utopia, a program which seems neither a mere defense of things as they are nor a diluted kind of socialism…

Friedrich A. von Hayek

Austrian Economics at Work

XX. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference

University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, May 29, 2026

Please, contact us to request an invitation at admin@ecaef.org.

Admission: General CHF 150/Euro 150; Students CHF 50/Euro 50

Organized and hosted by European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation (ecaef.org).

The support of the University of Liechtenstein and multiple local and international sponsors is gratefully acknowledged.

Conference Program

Please note: Some titles are subject to change; speakers/chairs will be confirmed.

Registration/Fee: (08:00-08:50)
Welcome Remarks: H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein (08:50-09:00)
Opening: Bold Visions – Compelling Ideas (9:00-10:15)
Chair: Philipp Bagus (D/ES)
Key note: The State of our Reforms: President Javier Milei (ARG) (not yet confirmed)

Session I: Free Markets as Feasible Solutions I (10:45-12:30)

Chair: Peter A. Fischer
For ‘A Fist full of Dollars’: Low-Cost Schools in the US, Africa and India: James Tooley (UK)
Die Zeitbombe entschärfen! Private Pensionsfonds: Kristian Niemietz (D/UK)

Buffet Luncheon for all Participants at Conference Site (12:30-14:00)

Session II: Free Markets as Feasible Solutions II (14:00-16:15)

Chair: Malte Fischer (D)
Gold, Bitcoins und Austrian Economics: Mark J. Valek (CH/A)
Protecting the Environment? Use Free Markets!: Matt Ridley (UK)

Group Discussion (16:15-18:00)

Chair: Malte Fischer (D)

Closing Remarks: Building from Scratch, on GIS and Pragmaticus: H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

Transfer to Vaduz Castle (18:20-18:30)
Cocktail Reception at Vaduz Castle (18:30-19:30)

ORGANISATION

Academic Director: Kurt R. Leube US Tel. +1 650 248 4955 (krleube@gmail.com) EU Tel. +43 676 942 8980

Administration: Rosmarie Lutziger Tel. +423 235 1570 (Rosmarie.Lutziger@lgt.com)
Media Matters: Laura Gianesi Tel. +423 235 2344 (laura.gianesi@lgt.com)

For any additional inquiries, please contact Agnieszka Dolezych at admin@ecaef.org
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