Fabian Schnell

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Adjunct Fellow

Ph. D. in Economics and Finance | With Avenir Suisse since July 2024

Short Biography

Dr. Fabian Schnell is Managing Director of the Aargau Homeowners’ Association (Hauseigentümerverband Aargau) and was previously Delegate for Economic Relations and a member of the Executive Board at the SNB. He was a Senior Fellow at Avenir Suisse from 2016 to 2020 and is now an Adjunct Fellow. He studied economics at the Universities of St. Gallen, Gothenburg and the London School of Economics and completed a doctorate in monetary policy.

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Articles by Fabian Schnell

SNB, to Depend on Independence

How to protect the Swiss National Bank from political influence

17.09.2024, Stefan Legge, Fabian Schnell, Jürg Müller

Timetable for Exiting Corona

For a gradual reopening of the economy and society

30.04.2020, Peter Grünenfelder, Jérôme Cosandey, Patrick Dümmler, Lukas Rühli, Samuel Rutz, Jürg Müller, Fabian Schnell, Marco Salvi, Matthias Ammann

Say No to Bailouts

The costly illusion of comprehensive insurance for the economy

30.04.2020, Jürg Müller, Fabian Schnell, Marco Salvi, Peter Grünenfelder

Economic Policy Responses to the Corona Crisis

Analysis What needs to be done now

27.03.2020, Peter Grünenfelder, Jérôme Cosandey, Patrick Dümmler, Jürg Müller, Samuel Rutz, Marco Salvi, Fabian Schnell

Economic Implications of a Comprehensive Shutdown

Almost CHF 30 billion in value creation lost every month

26.03.2020, Peter Grünenfelder, Jürg Müller, Fabian Schnell, Pascal Lago

Most Recent Publications and Blogs

Switzerland-USA: 9 Ideas to Get Back to Business

Switzerland-USA: 9 Ideas to Get Back to Business

Switzerland can either complain about tariffs and threats from Washington or take action to benefit both countries in the long term.

30.04.2025, Christoph Eisenring

Poverty in a Wealthy Country: 3 Questions, 3 Answers

Poverty in a Wealthy Country: 3 Questions, 3 Answers

A closer look beyond the statistics shows that poverty is often temporary and closely linked to unemployment.

29.04.2025, Patrick Leisibach

On Trump’s Radar: What Now Needs to be Considered

On Trump’s Radar: What Now Needs to be Considered

The U.S. accuses Switzerland of unfair trade practices – what lies behind these allegations? How should Switzerland respond?

26.03.2025, Simon Stocker, Lukas Schmid

Safeguard Clause: Caution!

Safeguard Clause: Caution!

A safeguard clause only allows immigration to be controlled to a limited extent. This makes it all the more important to pay attention to details when implementing it.

26.03.2025, Patrick Leisibach

How to Cut Red Tape Without a Chainsaw

How to Cut Red Tape Without a Chainsaw

Argentina has led the way, the U.S. has followed suit, and now even the EU is taking its first steps toward reducing bureaucracy. What does this mean for Switzerland?

26.03.2025, Jürg Müller

A Comparison of Swiss Cities: Unchecked Growth in Public Administration?

A Comparison of Swiss Cities: Unchecked Growth in Public Administration?

Over the past decade, administrative staff numbers have surged in Basel, Bern, and Zurich. However, other cities show that this is not an inevitable trend.

28.02.2025, Lukas Rühli, Livia Hollenstein

Business Location Rankings: Many Podium Finishes for Switzerland – Except in Artificial Intelligence

Business Location Rankings: Many Podium Finishes for Switzerland – Except in Artificial Intelligence

For years, Switzerland has ranked among the most competitive countries in the world – with no signs of a decline.

28.02.2025, Patrick Leisibach, Agustina Rodriguez

Guaranteed Benefits for Cantonal Banks

The hidden costs of explicit government guarantees and tax exemptions

26.02.2025, Lukas Schmid

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