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Demographic change is transforming the Swiss labor market, as an analysis by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in its «SNB Economic Notes» series shows. The authors, Andreas Bachmann and Yannic Stucki, examine how the aging workforce is slowing employment growth.
To the storyThe world is better than we think – but our thinking is often driven by misconceptions. In his book «Factfulness», health researcher and statistician Hans Rosling shows why we often see reality more dramatically than it is and how well-founded facts can help us gain a more realistic view of the state of the world.
To the storyThe Iconomix interactive map shows all secondary II schools in Switzerland where at least one teacher logged onto the Iconomix web platform in 2024, as well as the number of these active teachers. Taking only public schools into account, Iconomix coverage reached 85% in 2024 according to FSO data.
Iconomix users are accustomed to our units being technically sound, didactically effective, and up-to-date - and thus fulfil the requirements for high-quality teaching and learning resources. But how do we fulfil this promise? This story provides an insight.
To the storyIn 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.
To the storyFinancial 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.
To the storyIn 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.
To the storyFew 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.
To the storyAlthough financial literacy in Switzerland is higher compared to other countries, it also faces challenges. While many institutions and firms offer financial literacy programs, the lack of a national strategy to coordinate these programs currently stands in the way of further improvements in financial literacy in Switzerland.
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