Switzerland Just Overwhelmingly Rejected a New Wealth Tax. Will California Lawmakers Learn?
The hammer of heavy wealth and inheritance taxes falls hardest on those still climbing the economic ladder.
Switzerland
The 'Emergency' That Demanded Huge Tariffs on Swiss Imports Is Now Over. So What Was the Emergency?
Trump's decision to reduce the tariffs on Swiss goods came just days after a Swiss delegation lavished the president with a variety of expensive gifts.
Trump Promised 'Reciprocal' Tariffs. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
In most cases, Trump's tariffs are significantly higher than the tariffs charged by other countries on American goods.
This Trump Tariff Could Increase America's Trade Deficit
Switzerland might respond to Trump’s double-digit “reciprocal” tariff by canceling its multibillion-dollar F-35 order.
Reflections on Lecturing on Immigration Policy in Switzerland
Ove the last few days, I gave two talks on immigration in Switzerland. Here are some reflections on that experience.
Countries With Economic Freedom Are Far Better Off
Even the poorest citizens of free countries fare better than the middle classes in economically repressive nations.
Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.
We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.
'I Have My Own Life': The Case for Legalizing Sex Work
It would be far easier to prosecute sex trafficking if voluntary sex work were legal.
How To Get Better at Budgets
In a few countries, legislators have enacted policies that actually constrain spending. The U.S. has a lot to learn.
Rising GDPs, Declining Work Hours
GDPs have continued to go up even as total hours work have gone down.
Swiss Voters Reject State-Run Health Insurance
They like their plans and would like to keep them
'Pro-Freedom' Parties That Aren't on Immigration
In Europe and the U.S., some parties use pro-freedom rhetoric, but fail to follow through on immigration policy
Syrian Government and Opposition Delegates Meet Face to Face in Geneva
Peace talks resuming
Swiss Reject Cap on Executive Pay in Referendum
Would have capped pay at a business to twelve times the pay of the lowest paid employee
Planned Tax Hikes Kill High-End Swiss Real Estate Market
Way to shoot your economy in the foot
Zurich Experiments With "Sex Boxes" For Legal Prostitution
Prostitution legal in Switzerland since 1942
Oprah Sorry She Mentioned Racist Bag Story Happened in Switzerland
Didn't intend the backlash, didn't mention name of store
Swisscom CEO Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
Head of Switzerland's largest phone company
Swiss Upper House Surrenders To U.S. Pressure on Tax Deal
More resistance expected in the lower house
Switzerland, US Strike Deal on Tax Evasions
Country presented with "take it or leave it offer" for Swiss banks to cough up money
India's Supreme Court Dismisses Novartis AG Drug Patent Case
Swiss drug maker was seeking patent protection for a cancer drug
U.S. and Switzerland Sign Tax Deal Erasing Financial Privacy
FATCA means Switzerland is no longer a refuge from Uncle Sam's sticky fingers
Tina Turner Granted Swiss Citizenship by Local Council
Still awaiting formal confirmation from higher authorities
Swiss Banks Actually See Hope in Wegelin Demise
Eliminates uncertainty about what US wants from them
