In spite of the declining fertility rate, assisted reproduction is not very widespread in Switzerland. Better access to fertility treatments must be an essential part of the policy response.
Ageing societies tend to expect more from the state and require higher expenditures. This could lead to rising taxes and debt – and this time, even central banks might be powerless.
En raison du vieillissement de la population, nous devons repenser la prévoyance vieillesse. Un nouveau pilier pour les soins de longue durée renforcerait la responsabilité individuelle et la justice intergénérationnelle.
Its unique youthful profile is a key asset the continent can leverage on to catalyze economic transformation. For this, Africans need to change their mental model.
In the 19th century, Odesa became an enclave of freedom inside the Russian Empire, thanks to open borders and a free port. Its success is mirrored today in places like Hong Kong or Dubai, which used economic freedom to rise among the wealthiest cities in the world.
Free Speech is even more important than entrepreneurship, says Texan entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale. Despite of many problems, he’s still bullish on America.
Migranten an der Grenze zwischen Mexiko und den USA, 2019. Bild: iStock.
Open borders are not only economically beneficial for both natives and immigrants, but also morally just. Negative side effects are often exaggerated or can be dealt with without restricting people’s freedom.
