Up-to-date units for economics teaching

Iconomix, the digital educational programme developed by the Swiss National Bank, provides units on current topics for teachers of economics. By offering this service, we promote economic literacy and equal opportunities.

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Around 1,800 upper secondary school
teachers actively use Iconomix resources
to teach economics and social studies.

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Iconomix develops didactically enhanced teaching units tailored to the Swiss education system.

Topical

Iconomix topics and educational examples are true to life and continuously adapted to current developments.

Engaging

Iconomix enables activity-oriented teaching that harnesses the potential of playful, multimedial learning.

Digital

Iconomix contributes to the digital transformation of schools at the level of both preparing and teaching.

Verified

All Iconomix teaching units are based on sound economic and educational principles, and have been tested in the classroom as well as reviewed by external experts.

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Iconomix is the most frequently used supplementary programme for teaching economics at Swiss baccalaureate and vocational schools.

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We bring you Iconomix news and recommend articles and offerings from our partners as well as from leading experts in the fields of economics and education.

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Ausschnitt Kastengrafik - Keyvisual Modul «Konjunkturtendenzen»
Units
19.08.2024

The economy in focus

The Iconomix ‘Economic trends’ unit is an attractive and practical way of teaching the topic of economics.

The latest edition is now available.

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Tips
15.08.2024

Iconomix as part of the SNB's social responsibility

In 2007, the SNB launched the Iconomix educational offering, a programme designed to promote basic economic and financial literacy in Switzerland. Iconomix is aimed at teachers of economics and social studies at Swiss upper secondary schools.

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Units
14.08.2024

Financial literacy in the classroom

Financial literacy is one of the focal points of Iconomix. In a world that is becoming ever more financially complex and interconnected, a sound education in personal finance is essential in order to be able to make responsible decisions.

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Studies
29.05.2024

Low levels of sustainable finance literacy in Switzerland

In a world where climate change is an ever-present topic, the finance sector becomes the target of vivid discussions about the role of sustainable investing.

A recent study examined how much Swiss households know about socially, environmentally and economically sustainable investment products. We provide you with a short summary of the key facts.

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People
13.05.2024

Games and Experiments with MobLab: Interview with Nathanael Berger

MobLab is an educational platform with games and experiments for teaching economic concepts. Nathanael Berger, Director for Customer Success at MobLab and Economic and Law teacher at Gymnasium Oberwil talks in the interview about the games and experiments from MobLab and how to use them in class.

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Media
08.05.2024

Daniel Kahneman: The founder of behavioural economics

Daniel Kahneman, an important psychologist of the 20th century, combined psychology and economics. His findings challenged traditional economic theory and led to the emergence of behavioural economics.

An NZZ article in German looks back on Kahneman's work. We provide a brief summary here.

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People
25.04.2024

Financial Education in Germany: Interview with Carmela Aprea

Last year, Germany launched a nationwide strategy to improve the financial literacy of the population.

We wanted to find out more from financial education expert Carmela Aprea about the aims and approach of Germany's financial education strategy and asked her why there is no comparable initiative in Switzerland to date.

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Units
15.02.2024

Old-age pension provision

Few topics cause as much unease among young adults in Switzerland as pension provision and security in old age.

The new Iconomix-unit «Old-age pension provision» teaches the basics of OASI, occupational pensions and the challenges of the Swiss pension system.

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Units
17.01.2024

Economic trends, winter 2023/2024

The latest edition of the Economic trends publication, which is based on the SECO publication ‘Konjunkturtendenzen’/‘Tendances conjoncturelles’, is now available. The topics are the current economic situation and the outlook for Switzerland in 2024 and 2025. 

The Federal Government’s Expert Group expects real GDP growth (adjusted for major sporting events) of 1.1% for 2024 and 1.7% for 2025. The economic risks remain high.

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A selection of our partners

Education always involves teamwork. Accordingly, Iconomix would like to thank the partners who help us create a modern teaching programme for economics and social studies at upper secondary level.