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D.E.I. – what is next?

XIX. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference

May 23, 2025

IDEAS PROMOTING FREEDOM

European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation

 

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Whether you are an established scholar or an emerging voice, we encourage you to share your ideas.

With the completely unexpected passing of Michael Kastner (March 17, 2025), the German-speaking representatives of the Austrian School of Economics have lost both a dear friend and a courageous, reliable supporter of Austrian School ideas.

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Our Mission is to spread the word about Austrian School of Economics and the works of it’s founders. See for yourself how implementing those principles can change your organisation for better.

European leadership often issues regulations that create a heavy bureaucratic environment, which is protectionist and hinders innovation and growth.

31.03.2025

Non-bank lending, a growing yet often misunderstood sector, provides valuable services outside traditional regulatory frameworks, but comes with its own perils.

30.03.2025

New outbound investment screening measures on securing strategic technologies in global supply chains are set to intensify.

27.03.2025

President Trump aims to disrupt governance. Dismantling old political models may prove irreversible. The U.S. may shift to a leader-driven system.

25.03.2025

With a 38 percent tax-to-GDP ratio in 2023, Germany demonstrates one of the most formidable capacities for revenue collection in the world. Yet, this achievement is shadowed by government expenditure which already reached 48 percent of GDP in the same year.

23.03.2025

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Buchausgabe.de | Buecher fuer den Liberalismus (Germany)
Cato Institute | policy research foundation (USA)
Center for the New Europe | research foundation (Belgium)
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