Education

What AI Means for the Academic Track

For a long time, those seeking to stay ahead of technological change were advised to go to high school and then to university. But artificial intelligence is now automating many tasks performed by university-educated professionals. In her column for the "CH Media" newspapers, Patricia Schafer explains what this means for young people choosing an educational pathway, and why Switzerland may have an unexpected advantage.

Interview

How Ideas Become Policy

Great ideas and sound arguments alone are not enough. In a recent interview, Diego Taboada explains why successful policy reform depends on credibility, persistence and knowing the right moment to act. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at Avenir Suisse’s work.

The Figure

20%

Free trade is facing growing pressure around the world. Today, roughly one-fifth of global imports are affected by trade restrictions. In 2019, that figure was just 8%. The trend is also reaching Switzerland: The National Council recently rejected the free trade agreement with the Mercosur countries. (MIS)

"Healthcare Elsewhere"

Prevention over Repair

In our latest "Healthcare Elsewhere", we examine the success formula of Kaiser Permanente in the U.S. Thanks to shared responsibility for quality and costs between the insurance, physicians, and hospitals, the system achieves remarkable results. Our case study shows how it works and what Switzerland can learn from it.

Pension Funds

Save the Second Pillar – from Politics

Efforts to reform Switzerland’s second-pillar pension system are back on the political agenda. Yet well-intentioned measures risk exacerbating existing challenges. In his guest article for the "Handelszeitung" newspaper, Diego Taboada argues that they could revive the unwanted redistribution that many pension funds have finally managed to overcome.

Our Latest Publications

The Old Electorate

Childcare: Compass for Policymakers

Cap on Salary Contributions

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