Hannah’s Insights
Switzerland’s Electricity Trilemma
Hannah Wise · Switzerland’s energy policy is facing a trilemma. Whilst electricity use will further increase, we will have to rethink our energy mix to reach the goal of climate neutrality by 2050. And third, all of it must be affordable. In her new video, Hannah Wise points out that the relationship with Europe must be improved to successfully face those challenges.
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Essential of the Month
A Second Stable Pillar
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Occupational pension plans make up the 2nd pillar of retirement provision. But, designed in the 1970s, it is now facing economic and societal challenges and needs revitalizing. The authors present three concrete measures to address the problem.
Jérôme Cosandey, Diego Taboada & Sonia Estevez
A Second Stable Pillar
Video with Co-Author Sonia Estevez |
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Upcoming Publication
Avenir Suisse Freedom Index 2023
Every year, we compare civil and economic freedom in the Swiss cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Which canton performed best this year will be revealed in december. |
New Publications
Energy Policy Under Strain
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Establishing a stable, affordable and yet climate-neutral energy supply is no easy undertaking. The study offers a comprehensive overview of the issue and evaluates various approaches to securing Switzerland’s energy future.
Patrick Dümmler, Simon Stocker, Mario Bonato & Teresa Hug Alonso
Energy Policy Under Strain
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Budgeting Out of Control
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Establishing a stable, affordable and yet climate-neutral energy supply is no easy undertaking. The study offers a comprehensive overview of the issue and evaluates various approaches to securing Switzerland’s energy future.
Lukas Rühli & Eveline Hutter
Budgeting Out of Control |
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Other Highlights
Politics Keeps Consumers on a Short Leash
On imported goods, VAT will have to be paid from CHF 150 instead of CHF 300 as previously. This is the Federal Council's way of discouraging shopping tourists. Patrick Dümmler argues that it would be wiser to abolish border protection for agricultural goods. By generally making food cheaper in Switzerland, this would make shopping abroad less attractive. |
Switzerland, a Land of Migration
In the face of strong warnings about Switzerland’s population reaching 10 million residents, the economic benefits of migration are often forgotten. Immigration isn’t just about facts and figures, it is primarily about people. That is why we asked four highly qualified people with a migration background to share their thoughts on Switzerland. |
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