Many of us are getting ready for a spring cleaning. But wouldn't the Swiss government also be well advised to tidy up the regulatory jungle? In this month's video editorial, Hannah Wise refers to the latest Avenir-Suisse study and its recommendations on how the Swiss authorities can reduce their sphere of influence or footprint.
by Lukas Rühli, Jürg Müller, Lukas Schmid, Eveline Hutter and Laurenz Grabher
Is the state being hollowed out and cost-cut to death? Our latest publication shows that the opposite is the case. This study surveys the development of government’s sphere of influence.
Adding More Value in Healthcare. A Plea for Competition on Quality, Not Cost
by Diego Taboada and Jérôme Cosandey
Some demand cost savings in healthcare, while others call for more services or higher wages. Our latest publication shows how to build a value-based healthcare system among providers, medical societies, patient associations and insurers that puts the patient at the center.
Other Highlights:
Taxes in the Age of Chatbots
Many people are scared by digital disruption. Some pessimists fear drastic social upheavals that will necessitate government intervention. When it comes to tax policy, the growing importance of digital technologies raises the following question: Is the existing system of corporate taxation up to the task? Or does the state need to bring about a change in fiscal law accompanied by new taxes?
