Switzerland’s economy is very stable and well-known for its monetary security and banking system. Due to its rather small size and high labor specialization, industry and trade are economic key factors. Throughout the 20th century, Switzerland maintained its position as wealthiest country of Europe. The 1990s, however, changed Switzerland’s economic position due to various reasons. The following section will examine economic coefficients which are important for international trade, such as exports, imports, and foreign investment. Besides, the paper will take a closer look at Gross Domestic Product (GDP) development and other facts which allow us to analyze Switzerland’s economic well-being. The historic data is based on Rais’ and Stauffer’s overview of Switzerland’s trade cycle history from 1990 until 2002. Recent trends are compiled of sources coming from Wikipedia’s Online Encyclopedia, the World Bank, and the OECD.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Switzerland's Economic Performance
- Economic Coefficients
- GDP Development
- Trade and Investment
- Exports and Imports
- Foreign Investment
- Economic Challenges
- Low Growth Trap
- Fiscal Policy Problems
- Policy Challenges
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report analyzes the economic situation of Switzerland, focusing on its trade, investment, and overall performance. It examines the factors contributing to Switzerland's economic stability and prosperity, as well as the challenges it faces in the current global landscape.
- Switzerland's Economic Performance and Stability
- Trade and Investment Dynamics
- Economic Challenges and Policy Recommendations
- The Role of Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- Switzerland's Position in the Global Economy
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The report begins by providing a historical overview of Switzerland's economic performance from 1990 to 2004, highlighting key economic indicators such as GDP, exports, imports, and foreign investment. The report then examines the challenges facing Switzerland, including its low growth trap, fiscal policy problems, and the need for structural reforms.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Switzerland's economy, trade, investment, GDP, exports, imports, foreign investment, economic stability, low growth trap, fiscal policy, monetary policy, structural reforms, global economy.
- Quote paper
- Jane Vetter (Author), 2006, Country Report Switzerland, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/116457
