September 24/25, 2009
Hochschule Liechtenstein, Vaduz (FL)

Organized and hosted by ECAEF, the European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation. The co-operation of the Hochschule Liechtenstein is gratefully acknowledged. Vaduz, September 24/25, 2009. Location: Hochschule Liechtenstein, Fuerst Franz Josef Strasse, FL-9490 Vaduz. Organization: ECAEF, Herrengasse 21, FL-9490 Vaduz; Tel. +423 237-5860; Fax: +423 237 58 61; Email:

CONFERENCE VENUE:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Opening dinner (7:30pm) for speakers and invited guests at Restaurant Torkel, Vaduz.
Introduction of Dinner Speaker: H.S.H. Prince Philipp von Liechtenstein.
Dinner Speech: Thomas Druyen (D) "The Science of Wealth: Vermoegenskultur"
 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
SESSION I:
Can Capitalism Survive?

(9:15am-12:30pm)
9:15-9:30 Opening: H.S.H. Prince Michael von Liechtenstein (FL)
9:30-9:45 Chair of first session: Philip Plickert (D)
9:45-10:15 "Government Spending: Is a Disease posing as a Cure?" Veronique de Rugy (USA)
10:15-10:30 Discussion
10:30-10:50 Coffee break
10:50-11:20 "Money and Liberty: Are we on a 'Road to Serfdom'?" Pedro Schwartz (ES)
11:20-11:35 Discussion
11:35-12:05 "Trust and Responsibility" Konrad Hummler (CH)
12:05-12:30 Discussion (topical and general)

12:30-2:15pm Buffet Luncheon for all participants at the Hochschule Liechtenstein.

SESSION II:
Yes, It Can!

(2:15pm-6:00pm)
2:15-2:30 Chair of second session: H.S.H Prince Philipp von Liechtenstein (FL)
2:30-3:00 "Banking, Financial Services, and Sovereignty" Martin Wenz (FL)
3:00-3:15 Discussion
3:15-3:45 "Limited Governments, Decentralized Power, and Accountable Politics" Lothar Wegehenkel (D)
3:45-4:00 Discussion
4:00-4:30 Coffee break
4:30-5:00 "The Next Battle of International Tax Competition" Dan Mitchell (USA)
5:00-5:45 Discussion (topical and general)
5:45-6:00 Closing Remarks: H.S.H. Prince Michael von Liechtenstein (FL)

6:30-8:00pm Farewell cocktail and reception hosted by H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von Liechtenstein (FL) at Vaduz Castle.

Please note: Relevant literature will again be on display and offered for sale by www.buchausgabe.de