To produce the same result for different people, it is necessary to treat them differently.
To give different people the same objective opportunities is not to give them the same subjective chance.

 

Friedrich A. von Hayek

XIX. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Socialism in a New Disguise

University of Liechtenstein
Vaduz, May 23, 2025

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

Academic Director: Kurt R. Leube Tel. +1 650 248 4955 (krleube@gmail.com) 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)
Relevant literature for sale by: (holger.thuss@tvrgroup.de)

Conference Program May 23, 2025

Please note: Some titles may still be changed. Post-conference video interviews: May 24, 9:30 – 11:30.

Dinner Speaker: Rocco Buttiglione (I): ‘Die Österr. Schule und die Verantwortungslosigkeit in Politk und Lehre’ introduced by H.S.H. Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein

Welcome/Opening Remarks: H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

Session I: ‘If Thought Corrupts Language, Language can also Corrupt Thought’ (9:00-10:45)

Chair: Peter Fischer (CH)
Selbstbestimmung: Die Austrian School zu D.E.I.: Michael Esfeld (CH/D)
On Biased Group Think in Today’s Politics and Academia: Elena Leontjeva (LT)

Session II: On Siren Songs and Demagoguery (11:10-12:50)

Chair: Hardy Bouillon (D)
On Individual Freedom, Equity and Social Justice: Wanjiru Njoya (UK)
Durch gesellschaftlichen Zwang zum kollektiven Denken: Philipp Batthyany (D)

Session III: On the Procrustean Ideal and its Shrouded Methods (14:15-17:45)

Chair: Michael Wohlgemuth (D)
Über die Varianten des Sozialismus von 1945 bis ‘Woke’: Karl-Peter Schwarz (A)
On the Motivations and Implications of Critical Social Justice: Erec Smith(USA)

Farewell Address: H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Cocktail Reception at Vaduz Castle