Archive: Patricia Schafer

Dr. Patricia Schafer is a Fellow at Avenir Suisse. Most recently, she worked as a research fellow in political science at the Parliamentary Services. As part of her doctoral thesis at the University of Fribourg (CH) in the field of political economy, she researched various aspects of Swiss democracy and was a graduate assistant at the Chair of the Theory of Financial and Economic Policy.

Switzerland’s Generational Wealth Transfer Has Gone Too Far

Switzerland is preparing to expand its public pension system once again – at a cost of several billion francs. Yet retirees are already the country’s most satisfied generation – financially and personally.

28.05.2026, Patricia Schafer

Q&A: A Compass for Swiss Policymakers Regarding Childcare

Childcare policy is a much-discussed topic in Swiss politics. Unsurprisingly, our recent recommendations regarding the subject have sparked controversy. In this article, we respond to the most common critiques.

24.04.2026, Patricia Schafer, Agustina Rodriguez

Family-Centered Childcare Policy

Essential on childcare policy

31.03.2026, Patricia Schafer, Agustina Rodriguez

Childcare: A Compass for Swiss Policymakers

Analysis New analysis on early childhood care in cantons and municipalities

26.03.2026, Patricia Schafer, Agustina Rodriguez

Public Funding of Care Work: Six Answers to the Most Common Questions

In Switzerland, people contribute valuable work in many different ways – through paid employment, in clubs and associations, or at home. The unequal distribution and remuneration of this work regularly spark public debate. Does this call for political action?

16.12.2025, Patricia Schafer, Thomas Jampen