"The growing role of lawyers and accountants in corporate board rooms and elsewhere in the economy is easily explained by the ever-tighter web of government regulations and higher tax rates" - Gottfried von Haberler (1900-1995)

Theme: "There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch" - Milton Friedman - An Appreciation

The 3. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference Organized and hosted by ECAEF, The European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation in co-operation with Hochschule Liechtenstein and with the support of multiple local and international sponsors.

Vaduz, September 27/28, 2007 Location: Hochschule Liechtenstein, Fuerst Franz Josef Strasse, FL-9490 Vaduz Administration: ECAEF, Herrengasse 21, FL-9490 Vaduz; Tel. +423 237-5860; Fax: +423 237 58 61

Conference Venue:

 September 27: 
Opening dinner (7:30pm) for speakers and invited guests. Introduction of Dinner Speaker: H.S.H. Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein (FL) Dinner speaker: "Why Does the Free Market Have Such a Bad Press?" Karen Horn (D)

3. International Gottfried von Haberler Conference Schedule

 September 28: 
9:00-9:15am Opening: H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein (FL) President, ECAEF
9:15-9:30 Chair of first session: Alfons Cortes (FL)
9:30-10:00 "Friedman and the European Velvet Revolutions" Prof. Vaclav Klaus (CZ)
10:00-10:15 Discussion
10:15-10:45 "Monetarism and Monetary Policy" Antonio Martino (I)
10:45-11:00 Discussion
11:00-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-12:00 "On the 'Social' of a Market Economy" Anthony de Jasay (F)
12:00-12:30 Discussion (topical and general)
12:30-2:20pm Buffet Luncheon for all participants at the Hochschule
2:20-2:30 Chair of second session: Werner Tabarelli (A/FL)
2:30-3:00 "Friedman vs. Hayek: Does Method Matter?" Hardy Bouillon (D)
3:00-3:15 Discussion
3:15-3:45 "Private Schools for Poor Kids" Pauline Dixon (UK)
3:45-4:00 Discussion
4:00-4:30 Coffee break
4:30-5:00 "Applied Theory: The Reforms in Chile" Manfred Braeuchle (CL)
5:00-5:15 Discussion
5:15-5:45 "On Misery and Poverty: The Free Market as Solution" Barun Mitra (India)
5:45-6:00 Discussion (topical and general)
6:00-6:30 Conference Synopsis: Pedro Schwartz (ES)
7:00         Farewell cocktail and reception hosted by H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein (FL)