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Is liberalism still going on?
17 October 2013
While liberalism barely exists in France it is slowly eroding in Switzerland, although it has been and still is a formula of great succes when coupled with a strong social cohesion and the opening to the World.
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Green energiy subsidies: the Federal Council adds to the scandal.
27 June 2013
At its June 26, 2013 meeting the Swiss Federal Council decided to increase the levy on electricity consumption from 0.45 to 0.60 cents per kWh. This looks like a small amount but it is a 33% increase. This tax is used to subsidize so-called green energy, it is one of the most developed state corruptions:
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Growth within austerity – Rigour in growth
11 May 2012
What don’t we read about this! So far belt tightening was of the order; but after the French presidential election and the Greek legislative vote, unleashing growth is becoming the new mantra. But as always, the debates remains limited to what should or should not be said or done. As for actual solutions this remains clear as mud.
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Intermittent energies: an alternative to nuclear and to carbon dioxide?
23 March 2012
Apparently we must reduce CO2 emissions. This requirement has become a higher true and immutable dogma. Also, following the fears felt after Chernobyl and Fukushima, countries are now committed to phasing out nuclear power. This has also become an almost moral imperative . Yet I'm taking on the immeasurable task to put these issues on the table, what heresy!
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How a well-managed country can face adverse financial conditions?
5 September 2011
Switzerland is doing well but faces enormous pressure on its currency, which is significantly overvalued. Here is one proposal worth trying.
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Challenges ahead for Agriculture
19 April 2011
Concepts such as ICM, IPM, Sustainable Agriculture, organic and bio… have been filled with various words and ideologies and it has become difficult to use them in a neutral and objective way. Considering the long time lag needed to develop new agronomic technologies it is rather probable that no [green] revolution will be in sight soon. Here is a partial list of current and upcoming challenges.
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