18. Vernon Smith Prize Award Ceremony

Are the Poor getting Poorer because the Rich are getting Richer?

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XX. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference

Austrian Economics at Work

University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, May 29, 2026

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A functioning capital market does not rely on political direction; it is driven by supply and demand among free actors. Governments are participants, not central planners, and should operate on the same footing as private actors.

26.03.2026

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.

The dollar’s performance is mixed – some gains, some weakening. Gold prices surged, but volatility limits adoption as a primary reserve asset. The euro, renminbi and other BRICS currencies are still secondary.

25.03.2026

Since 2022, sweeping Western sanctions have reshaped but not halted Russia’s global oil exports. Parallel trade networks may outlast war and sanctions.

22.03.2026

Strikes on Iran’s regime could reshape the Middle East. Weakening Tehran’s leadership may open the path to change inside Iran and regional peace.

20.03.2026

Regulatory capture, corporate lobbying, preferential tax treatment, government bailouts of politically connected firms — these are genuine features of contemporary economies, and they do cause real harm.

19.03.2026

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