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Women still lagging behind in Swiss labour market
Friday, 12 March, 2010There’s still a significant pay gap between men and women in Switzerland as well as an education gap. And while Switzerland ranks high compared to other countries in quality of life and economic competitiveness surveys, when it comes to gender, inequalities are rather high in Switzerland. To look for an explanation—and what could be done to improve the situation—WRS’s Mark Butcher calls on University of Geneva economist Jean-Marc Falter:
Friday, 12 March, 2010There’s still a significant pay gap between men and women in Switzerland as well as an education gap. And while Switzerland ranks high compared to other countries in quality of life and economic competitiveness surveys, when it comes to gender, inequalities are rather high in Switzerland. To look for an explanation—and what could be done to improve the situation—WRS’s Mark Butcher calls on University of Geneva economist Jean-Marc Falter:
Discounters Aldi and Lidl popping up everywhere
Friday, 12 March, 2010Exactly one year ago today, German discount supermarket chain Lidl opened its first store in Switzerland, following in the footsteps of its rival Aldi. Experts predicted a supermarket price war and the end of inflated prices for Swiss consumers. So just how has their arrival shaken up the Swiss retail landscape and what does the future hold? Vincent Landon reports:
Friday, 12 March, 2010Exactly one year ago today, German discount supermarket chain Lidl opened its first store in Switzerland, following in the footsteps of its rival Aldi. Experts predicted a supermarket price war and the end of inflated prices for Swiss consumers. So just how has their arrival shaken up the Swiss retail landscape and what does the future hold? Vincent Landon reports:
