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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.

Our Partners

Liechtenstein Academy | private, educational foundation (FL)
Altas Network | economic research foundation (USA)
Austrian Economics Center | Promoting a free, responsible and prosperous society (Austria)
Berlin Manhatten Institute | non-profit Think Tank (Germany)
Buchausgabe.de | Buecher fuer den Liberalismus (Germany)
Cato Institute | policy research foundation (USA)
Center for the New Europe | research foundation (Belgium)
Forum Ordnungspolitik
Friedrich Naumann Stiftung
George Mason University
Heartland Institute
Hayek Institut
Hoover Institution
Istituto Bruno Leoni
IEA
Institut Václava Klause
Instytut Misesa
IREF | Institute of Economical and Fiscal Research
Johns Hopkins Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise | an interdivisional Institute between the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the Whiting School of Engineering
Liberales Institut
Liberty Fund
Ludwig von Mises Institute
LUISS
New York University | Dept. of Economics (USA)
Stockholm Network
Students for Liberty
Swiss Mises Institute
Universidad Francisco Marroquin
Walter-Eucken-Institut