Conferences
Privatize Education!
The XVIII. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference 2024
The seemingly immutable encroachment of governments into our private lives is nowhere more prevalent than in centralized and government-dominated systems of education. Today’s ‘culture wars’ are just one more indication that state authority in educational affairs routinely favors political activism over education, and thus leaving students confused and unprepared for the future.
Rapidly falling standards of basic literacy has parents questioning the quality of education, and the availability of viable alternatives. Participate in spirited discussions and learn how the community and private markets can be part of the solution.
Join us at the XVIII Gottfried von Haberler Conference to hear from the most distinguished scholars and practitioners internationally.
Save the date -> May 17, 2024
University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz
Organized and hosted by The European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation (www.ecaef.li)
Academic Director: Kurt R. Leube Tel. +1 650 248 4955 +43 676 942 8980 (krleube@gmail.com)
By invitation only
Admission: General CHF 150/Euro 150; Students CHF 50/Euro 50
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT US HERE:
Rosmarie Lutziger Tel. +423 235 1570 (Rosmarie.Lutziger@lgt.com)
or write to admin@ecaef.org
Media Matters: Laura Gianesi Tel. +423 235 2344 (laura.gianesi@lgt.com)
Relevant literature will be offered for sale by: (www.buchausgabe.de)
The support of the University of Liechtenstein and multiple local and international sponsors is gratefully acknowledged.
Conference Program: May 17, 2024
08:15-09:15
Registration/Fee
09:15-09:30
Welcome and Opening Remarks: H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Session I: On the State Control of Educational Matters
09:30-09:45
Chair: Jan Fleischhauer (D)
09:45-10:15
Über das öffentliche Erziehungssystem, die Würde and die Freiheit des Denkens. [On the public education system, dignity and freedom of thought.] Michael Esfeld (CH)
10:15-10:30
Discussion
10:30-11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00-11:05
Chair
11:05-11:35
On the Decentralization of an Education System. Martin Krause (ARG)
11:35-12:00
Discussion (topical/general)
12:00-13:30
Buffet Luncheon for all participants at conference site
Session II: Privatize Education I: Ideas and Arguments
13:30-13:45
Chair: Peter Fischer (CH)
13:45-14:15
Über die Entideologisierung des Bildungsideals. [On the de-ideologization of the educational ideal.] Philipp Batthyany (D)
14:15-14:30
Discussion
14:30-14:35
Chair
14:35-15:05
School Choice: Arguments For and Against. Neal McCluskey (USA)
15:05-15:30
Discussion (topical/general)
15:30-16:00
COFFEE BREAK
Session III: Privatize Education II: Examples and Applications
16:00-16:15
Chair: Michael Wohlgemuth (D)
16:15-16:45
Private Schools for the Poor in Developing Countries. Pauline Dixon (UK)
16:45-16:30
Discussion
16:30-16:35
Chair
16:05-17:35
The Swedish Voucher System: Pros and Cons. Gabriel Heller-Sahlgren(S)
17:35-17:50
Discussion (topical and general)
17:50-18:00
Farewell Address: H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
18:15-19:30
Cocktail Reception at Vaduz Castle.