Gabriel Calzada

What Are His Conferences Like?

Gabriel Calzada Álvarez’s conferences are known for their academic rigor and focus on economic analysis of public policies, particularly in relation to energy, employment, and government subsidies. His clear and analytical style presents case studies and empirical data that challenge government interventions from a free-market perspective. Calzada has a unique ability to explain complex economic concepts with practical, current examples, making his conferences appealing to academics and professionals alike.

Calzada is also an advocate for the role of education in promoting free-market principles, a theme that resonates in his leadership at Universidad Francisco Marroquín, one of Latin America’s most prominent institutions dedicated to liberal economic thought.

Selection of Conferences

The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy

Gabriel Calzada presents the findings of his research on renewable energy subsidy policies, arguing that these might be destroying more jobs than they create. He explores how government interventions in the energy sector distort markets and presents free-market alternatives for fostering an efficient energy transition.

Entrepreneurial Education and Free Markets in Latin America

In this conference, Calzada discusses how education based on free-market principles can transform societies in Latin America. He shares his experience as president of Universidad Francisco Marroquín and explains how an entrepreneurial approach to education can drive sustainable economic and social change.

The School of Salamanca and the Origins of Austrian Economics

Calzada delves into the historical roots of the Austrian School of Economics, highlighting the contributions of the School of Salamanca to the development of market theories and economic ethics. This talk is ideal for those seeking to understand the philosophical and ethical foundations of liberal economic thought.

The Mystery of Capital: Review and Analysis

In this presentation, Gabriel Calzada reviews Hernando de Soto’s *The Mystery of Capital*, discussing why capitalism has succeeded in the West but failed elsewhere. He offers deep insights into the concepts of private property, capital, and their relevance to the economic development of nations.