Switzerland

Political Economy: The economy in Switzerland is one of the most competitive and stable in all of Europe. According to the Economic Freedom Index, Switzerland is the best economy in Europe, and is ranked fourth in the world. (“2016 Index of Economic freedom” 2016) Since there is a distinct lack of natural resources, Switzerland relies on a combination of a highly skilled service and financial sector, along with the exportation of refined luxury items and high end technology. The GDP of Switzerland was right around $483 billion in 2015. While it is still growing, the national GDP and the GDP per capita are beginning to slow down. The growth rate dropped from 1.9% in 2014 to only 0.8% in 2015. There is some speculation as to why there…

skill. Germany is located in Europe, its capital is Berlin and is home to one of the most powerful symbols of the cold war, the Berlin Wall. Germany has unique qualities such as its geography, history, culture, economy, and its current events. Geography, Climate, and Location First, to start with, Germany has a very diverse geography, from the open flatlands and gently rolling hills to beautiful lake district and intense river valleys. They have a variety of mountain ranges and large areas of…

Switzerland’s government implements several policies that help to promote both national and international competition. One such example is their reputation for being a safe haven for capital and brainpower. “Switzerland has long served as a safe haven for intellectual independence and, as is well known, as an economic Rock of Gibraltar. This allows it to constantly increase its intellectual and monetary capital in every respect by importing from abroad. ” As Switzerland often provides a neutral…

In the book The Geography of Bliss from Eric Weiner, through the first four chapters Weiner visits the Netherlands, Switzerland, Bhutan and Qatar to discover the factors that makes these countries happy. People in both the Netherlands and Switzerland are provided healthcare and education, since both are socially-minded European countries. But one, the Netherlands, has a loose lifestyle, while Switzerland has strict social rules. In the other two countries, Bhutan and Qatar, one focuses too much…

called happiest countries on earth, in search for why these countries are “happy” but his ulterior motive is to find happiness within himself. One of many countries that Weiner visits is Switzerland,…

Part I- Global Comparisons/U.S. vs. Switzerland My global comparison on work life balance will be the U.S. and Switzerland. I chose Switzerland because I have always heard great rumblings about how well the Swiss treats its workforce. I decided to explore this more to determine whether or not it compares positively or negatively on the work life balance in the U.S. My objective is determine which country promotes the best work-life balance that promote a healthy and productive work environment.…

close the border increases the terrorist threat here, which endangers our people and is a betrayal to this country.” If England leaves the European Union it would be allowed to change anything and everything it would like to, and they could become like many other countries with different trade ideas. England has recently looked into negotiating an amicable divorce with the EU, which is what Norway and Switzerland. Norway left the EU, but joined the European Economic Area which gave the country…

to help the general public with the risk of hurting the economy? Are laws and policies becoming outdated? Should policies like paid leave be implemented in every state and city? 3. Money for nothing? Swiss government gives thumbs down http://www.reuters.com/article/us-swiss-life-idUSKCN0X51YE Summary: On Friday, the government of Switzerland urged its voters to dismiss a campaign that has been calling for everyone to get a guaranteed minimum wage income, no matter how much they work, saying…

Brief History of the Company: Tag Heuer was founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in Switzerland. Since the beginning Tag Heuer has been recognized as one of the leading brands in the luxury watch industry. In 1999, Tag Heuer was acquired by LVMH Moett Hennessy. Tag Heuer competition include many brands however its direct competition is Omega, Rolex, and Longines. Why should Tag Heuer should expand: In order for a business to have its door open it needs to be profitable. The world has become…

Salutations fellow human, ever wanted to go somewhere that makes you feel like you were thrown back into the medieval era? Well I’ve got the perfect answer, just head over to The Great Pyrenees mountains. These mountains border the northern part of Spain and the southern part of France and rides up all the way to Switzerland. Alongside these mountain ranges are many castles, villages and the infamous Pyrenees dogs. It’s all there! This is an amazing adventure for anyone! There are many sights…