Geopolitics and the Ethics of Finance and Trade

Geopolitics and the Ethics of  Finance and Trade

7th Transatlantic Conference on

The Ethics of Business, Trade, & Global Governance

Location: Stift Klosterneuburg, Austria

Dates:  January 9-10, 2025

Submissions Deadline: November 30, 2024

Date of Notification: December 6, 2024

Submission email: [email protected]

Department of Finance-University of Vienna

in cooperation with

Saint Anselm College, Center for Ethics in Society, NH,USA

University of St. Andrews Centre for Responsible Banking & Finance, St. Andrews, Scotland

ICGA – Institute for Cybernetics and Geopolitical Analysis, Vienna, Austria

Hayek Institute, Vienna, Austria

Preliminary Key-Note Speakers:

-       Prince Michael of Liechtenstein(Chairman of Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG)

-       Robert Holzmann (Governor Austrian National Bank)

-       Oliver Turner (Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Edinburgh)

Summary

Geopolitical tensions around the world threaten global trade and economic growth more and more. What are the implications of economic sanctions and trade wars, which emerge at an increasing pace? For many countries, the weaponization of currencies along with the imposition of tariffs seem to be a suitable tool to ensure a competitive advantage. However, what are the long-term effects of these measures on global wealth? The reaction of central banks to geopolitical shocks influences the development of the global economy significantly as well. To this end, what would be the right monetary policies to ensure sustainable global growth? These and other questions will be addressed at this interdisciplinary conference, which will also consider ethical implications of trade barriers, and the impact of financial regulations on global trade.

Suggested topics:

·       Responsible management of geopolitical risks

·       Ethics, supply chains, and free trade

·       Financial system and the economics of sanctions

·       How should monetary policy react to geopolitical shocks?

More Information: The conference is hosted by the Department of Finance, University of Vienna, and supported by our partners at the Saint Anselm College Center for Ethics in Business and Governance, the St. Andrews Centre for Responsible Banking & Finance, the Institute for Cybernetics and Geopolitical Analysis (ICGA), and the Hayek Institute. For more information on the conference, please see the University of Vienna website:  https://finance.univie.ac.at/

Registration Fee:

·       NO Conference Fee or Submission Fee!

·       If you are interested, there will be a guided tour through the monastery and an opportunity of wine-tasting in the spectacular cellars of the monastery. These events will be charged individually.

·       Instead of overcharging everyone with a lump sum for the conference dinner on Thursday evening, everyone is expected to cover their own cost. The menu can be found here: https://www.stiftsrestaurant-leopold.at/speisekarte

We will reserve options for accommodation at the conference.

We are looking forward to seeing you at this exciting conference!

Organizing committee,

            Prof. Thomas Gehrig, Ph.D., University of Vienna

            Dr. Maria Chiara-Iannino, University of St. Andrews

            Prof. Stephan Unger, St. Anselm College