Policymakers are mishandling the eurozone’s inflation
ECB officials and government policymakers in the euro area are groping in the dark for an effective price inflation policy.
East Africa’s natural gas outlook
LNG production can be a boon to East African nations, but security risks and institutional gaps will pose hurdles to growth.
Inflation rises again in Switzerland remaining at high levels
The consumer price index (CPI) increased to 104.8 points (December 2020 = 100). Compared to the same month of the previous year, an…
Italian excellencies on exhibition in Zurich: what a success!
On Sept. 10, 2022 at the Schweizerisch-italienisches Kunstgymnasium (High School of Art) in Zurich, the first edition, organized by the…
The wind energy potential in Switzerland is much higher than previously estimated
In Switzerland, 29.5 terawatt hours (TWh) per year could be generated from wind energy, of which 19 TWh in the winter half of the year…
Withholding tax reform
In order to keep Switzerland as a business location attractive and competitive, the Federal Council explained why it is necessary to amend…
Will Norway turn the energy crisis into opportunity?
Norway has the potential to play a bigger role in Europe’s gas market if the government can balance economic interests with its climate…
The value of data
In a digital economy, data can be costly to acquire and structure. Ultimately, its value is set by the benefits that derive from…
How small Swiss firms keep innovating
Switzerland’s edge in innovation largely stems from vocational training and employee workplace activities, not academia or R&D……
Work pioneering Stuttgart-Degerloch bridge awarded
The Stuttgart-Degerloch span railway bridge has been awarded with the German Civil Engineering Award 2022 for its innovative design of mesh…
North Africa’s natural gas: No panacea for the EU
Algeria, Egypt and Israel can increase their gas shipments to energy-desperate Europe, but they can reduce its dependence on supplies from…
Borderless money in a hot, flat and crowded world
Countries are beginning to realize that they can benefit from more inclusive forms of device-centric money, payments and financial…
The euro area could be at risk of a new sovereign debt crisis
The eurozone’s debt is starting to haunt European Central Bank’s policymakers and leaders who recklessly increased public spending.
Euro in freefall
After being joined by the Swiss franc, the single currency and the dollar reached parity for the first time since 2002.
Inflation: Causes and consequences
Inflation is the result of poor economic policy Irresponsible leaders have pursued easy money as a solution to economic woes Governments…
Artificial Intelligence: Prediction revolution
AI-based prediction is a boon to human decision-making that will enhance productivity, income and the quality of life.