Gottfried von Haberler Conference 2024
Many who are self-taught far excel the doctors, masters, and bachelors of the most renowned universities.
Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973)
Privatize Education!
The XVIII. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference
University of Liechtenstein
Vaduz, May 17, 2024
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)
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.
Please find our Speakers’ essays below.
The videos will be uploaded shortly.
Conference Program: May 17, 2024
Welcome and Opening Remarks: H.S.H. Prince Philipp von und zu Liechtenstein
Session I: On the State Control of Educational Matters
Chair: Peter Fischer (CH)
Über freie Gesellschaft und freie Bildung. [On free society and free education.] Michael Esfeld (CH)
On the decentralization of an education system. Argentina as a case in point. Martin Krause (ARG)
Session II: Privatize Education: Ideas and Arguments
Chair: Peter Fischer(CH)
Die Ideologisierung der öffentlichen Schule und ihre traurigen Folgen. [The ideologization of public schools and its sad consequences.] Claudia Wirz (CH)
School Choice: Arguments For and Against. Neal McCluskey (USA)
Session III: Privatize Education: Examples and Applications
Chair: Michael Wohlgemuth (D)
Private Schools for the Poor in Developing Countries. Pauline Dixon (UK)
The Swedish Voucher System: Pros and Cons. Erik Lakomaa (S)
Farewell Adress: H.S.H. Prince Philipp von und zu Liechtenstein
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