Mischa Stünzi

As an economist, I’m interested in how the Swiss economy ticks, from the founding of innovative startups to the interest rate decisions of the National Bank. Before coming to swissinfo.ch, I worked as an economics journalist for the Der Bund and Finanz und Wirtschaft newspapers.

Share your opinions at the workplace – for the sake of democracy

This content was published on Mar 30, 2021 Employees who are allowed to have a say at work are more likely to participate in the democratic process outside the office.

Covid-19 sparks hope for greater workplace democracy

This content was published on Feb 26, 2021 Is a health crisis the right moment to demand that workers have more say in management decisions?

Income in Switzerland: how much is saved, how much is spent?

This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 Around one-third of gross income goes towards paying taxes, social security contributions, and obligatory health insurance.

Pension funds curb arms investments, but oppose an outright ban

This content was published on Nov 12, 2020 How sustainably do Swiss pension funds invest our retirement savings?

Rules and cost of home office work still being debated

This content was published on Oct 23, 2020 Once again the official recommendation in Switzerland is to work from home. What are the legal implications for employees?

Banks making slow progress on diversity issues

This content was published on Oct 13, 2020 An article implied that Tidjane Thiam had to leave Credit Suisse because of his skin colour. Where do banks stand on diversity?

Swiss Abroad

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Illustration depicting the break of USAID and Geneva, Switzerland.

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Wealthy Americans seek refuge from Donald Trump in Swiss banks

Multinational Companies

UAE vs. Switzerland: rivalry or synergy in commodity trade?

Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?

Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?

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Mar 22, 2025

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As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?

In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?

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Jan 23, 2025

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Are direct democracies more vulnerable to disinformation?

The wave of disinformation is expected to particularly affect direct democracies such as Switzerland or many US states.

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Dec 5, 2024

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