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Economic exchange stands as the defining essence of any economy, epitomizing the intricate web of interconnected transactions that shape its very existence. In essence, an economy derives its essence from the culmination of individual exchanges. However, the profound impact of the crucial distinction between voluntary choice and coercion often goes unnoticed by many outside the realm of economic study. In this article, we delve deeper into the dynamics of economic...

Mention “Switzerland” and a host of images spring to mind: cheese, chocolate, mountains, banks. To celebrate Swiss National Day on August 1, we unpicked five common myths about Switzerland. Are all Swiss people rich? Do you become Swiss if you're born in Switzerland? Does the population speak Swiss? Do the trains always run on time? And did yodelling really originate here? Play the video for the answers. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting...

The state is, first and foremost, an institution whose overarching goal is the forcible subjugation of all the people who inhabit a given territory. However, what makes the state different from other coercive entities, such as organized crime groups, is that it enjoys some form of popular legitimacy. In other words, in addition to enslaving its inhabitants physically, it needs to secure their mental servitude as well. Many forms of such servitude have been tested by...

Is there is anything about food or farming that you’re concerned about? Click this link and ask your questions in our new debate: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/is-there-is-anything-about-food-or-farming-that-you-re-concerned-about-/48659098 --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit...

Some police officers in Switzerland want a ban on videos of police operations shot by the public. Click here to find out more: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-police-cry-foul-over-citizen-filming-of-arrests/48682044

How to quickly measure the biodiversity of a rainforest? Scientists in Zurich are experimenting with drones and a mobile laboratory to collect and analyse traces of plant, animal and other DNA. Their test ground: a tropical hall in Zurich Zoo. How to survey the biodiversity of a hundred hectares of rainforest in only 24 hours? A team of experts in genetics, environmental sciences and robotics set out to solve this challenging task. The fact that every living being leaves DNA traces around...

The Swiss are struggling with high prices. What does inflation mean for the poor? We talked about this with our guests in Let's Talk. --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel:...

When and where the next avalanche will happen is hard to predict. In a special cold laboratory in Davos, researchers simulate the effects of wind on fresh snow to better understand the mechanisms that trigger avalanches. For centuries, avalanches have posed a threat to mountain farmers and their livestock. With the development of winter tourism, roads, railways and hydropower plants, the interest in avalanche research and protective measures has grown. The origins of the WSL Institute for...

Source: Envato https://elements.envato.com/confident-businessman-driving-car-MYTUVNE Fleet management is a critical aspect of any business that utilizes multiple vehicles for its operations. It’s an area of business operations that can often seem riddled with complexity and high costs, especially for businesses with a large fleet. However, successful businesses find ways to minimize these costs while maintaining optimal fleet operations. This article explores...

Words matter and definitions often become imprecise and “slippery.” There is a natural evolution of language wherein words gradually change over time, but often a key meaning gets lost and there no longer remains a single word to describe a concept. This has been the case with the common word “inflation.” Over the last few years, I have kept a list of quotes about the accurate definition of inflation (and I am always looking for more quotes). What inspired this list...