Swiss Concessions to India The trade agreement between the EFTA and India may be a coup, but it lacks breadth and depth (Part 2). 27.09.2024, Marion Panizzon and Simon Stocker
Switzerland Bets on India The new agreement between the EFTA and India breaks with traditional trade agreements (Part 1). 26.09.2024, Simon Stocker
Problematic Tax Benefits Summer Series on Federal Finances When the State Voluntarily Foregoes Revenue 30.08.2024, Samuel Rutz, Laurenz Grabher
Government Spending: Uncovering Hidden Costs Summer Series on Federal Finances The Importance of Clear Responsibilities, Reducing Red Tape, and Addressing Competitive Distortions 26.08.2024, Jürg Müller, Christoph Eisenring
When Taxpayers Cover Marketing Costs Summer Series on Federal Finances Every year, dozens of millions of francs are spent on tourism promotion. But if the industry wants to market itself, it should not burden the state with it. 31.07.2024, Lukas Schmid
Trade On International trade is no guarantee of peace, but still has its perks. 31.05.2024, Simon Stocker, Jürg Müller
Switzerland in International Rankings The development of Switzerland’s competitiveness – and why interpreting rankings requires caution 29.04.2024, Patrick Leisibach, Lino Müller
How to Regulate the Banks Federal guarantees and regulation have become less effective due to digitalization 19.04.2024, Jürg Müller, Laurenz Grabher
How Successful Is the Bologna Process? The university bachelor’s employability and international mobility show that there is room for improvement 25.03.2024, Florence Mauli
“The Agricultural Policy is Missing its Targets” Interview The farmers’ protests both at home and abroad show: The current agricultural policy is doomed to failure. 14.02.2024, Patrick Dümmler
Huge Profits for State Electricity Suppliers Households in the basic supply face record prices while owners that are mainly public earn a fortune. Complete market liberalization is necessary, as is a reform of ownership structures. 26.01.2024, Patrick Dümmler, Simon Stocker
Counterproductive Quota-Based Policy Switzerland should be making better use of global talent — without opening its borders too much. 22.12.2023, Patrick Leisibach
Politics Keeps Consumers on a Short Leash As Switzerland further closes itself off, shopping tourism will become more difficult. 30.11.2023, Patrick Dümmler
Protected by Europe Participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative can be worthwhile for Switzerland for several reasons 30.10.2023, Eveline Hutter, Simon Stocker
Let’s Stop Milking the Cow Twice Swiss agricultural policy favors the agricultural sector at the expense of farmers, consumers and taxpayers 27.10.2023, Patrick Dümmler
Hung Over After Birthday Celebrations? The Swiss three-pillar system has turned 50. Despite changes in society and the labor market it’s aged well, but it still needs rejuvenation. 29.09.2023, Jérôme Cosandey
Why Does Real Bracket Creep Not Get Compensated? Politicians and public administrators benefit from the leeway created by real bracket creep ‒ at the expense of the middle class 31.08.2023, Lukas Rühli
What Applies to Switzerland, Also Applies to Avenir Suisse Jürg Müller, Avenir Suisse’s new Director since August 1 31.08.2023, Jürg Müller
Why Are Banks Regulated in the First Place? Banks create liquidity, but this also makes them fragile. Over the years, a comprehensive regulatory framework has been developed to stabilize them. 25.07.2023, Laurenz Grabher, Lukas Schmid, Jürg Müller
Closing Supply Gaps in the Electricity Market Today’s electricity system offers little incentive to conserve. A combination of price incentives, individual supply levels, and automated load control could help. 25.07.2023, Patrick Dümmler
Reducing Barriers to Global Talent Parliament wants to facilitate the transition of foreign university graduates into the labor market. This decision is sensible. However, more challenging debates await. 21.06.2023, Patrick Leisibach
Why Keep It Simple When You Can Make Things Complicated? Climate protection law put to the test 30.05.2023, Patrick Dümmler
Equality Policy at an Impasse Commentary of the Week Companies could now be sanctioned if suspected of pay discrimination. Yet again, the Swiss National Council is serving a dubious narrative that harms the cause of equality 30.05.2023, Lukas Schmid, Patrick Leisibach
