Hannah’s Quicktakes
Breaking the Debt Brake
Hannah Wise · Federal finances are under pressure: expenses are rising faster than revenues, and billions of francs are at stake. In her latest video, Hannah Wise explores the question of whether to ease the debt brake or raise taxes.
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New Publication
The Road to Strong Federal Finances
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Faced with the threat of multi-billion deficits, the Confederation is planning major measures to limit the shortfall. Some circles refuse to listen. They would prefer to circumvent the debt brake or raise taxes. According to the new analysis by Avenir Suisse, both ideas are bad. |
Michele Salvi
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The Figure
For well-qualified people, artificial intelligence (AI) is mainly an opportunity. Our calculations show that AI helps 68% of professionals holding a university degree in their work. Meanwhile, AI threatens one in four of these professionals. (PAS/MAS) |
Artificial Intelligence
Future-Proof Jobs?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly transform the world of work. In the first part of their analysis, Patrick Schnell and Marco Salvi show which professions could potentially be affected by AI. Part 2 shifts the focus to various industries. The potential for productivity increases through AI appears to be particularly high in the public sector. The authors advise politicians against introducing a special AI tax, as this would prevent productivity gains.
Part 1: How AI Is Influencing the Swiss Labor Market
Part 2: Flexibility Is Also the Trump Card in the Age of AI |
Essential of the Month
Fragile Foundations
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With a share of almost 20 percent of gross income, housing costs are the largest household expenditure item in Switzerland. A far-sighted housing policy is therefore of great importance. |
Marco Salvi
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