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Re:Credit Suisse scandal shakes Zurich’s elite by deepsun on Friday October 11, 2019 @03:24PM (#21227564)
Well, if you have a very large capital, and you don't do anything risky with it, it's going to work for it's own growth. You don't need to be very smart or inventive.
Re:Credit Suisse scandal shakes Zurich’s elite by bitL on Friday October 11, 2019 @04:45PM (#21228298)
Switzerland is not in the part of the world that is experiencing massive population and productivity increase. It might keep its current level, though its relative significance could be quickly overshadowed by Singapore/Shanghai/Mumbai with resulting long-term negative effects, like inability to attract clients from those parts of the world experiencing highest growth and highest ROI.
Re:Credit Suisse scandal shakes Zurich’s elite by playing_colours on Friday October 11, 2019 @05:28PM (#21228646)
Quality over quantity. Switzerland is not famous for futuristic factory cities and impressive government projects. Their power is in decentralization, where the issues of a commune are efficiently resolved by local authorities who are the part of it.

Another thing, they have strong universities, with good connection between science and innovations. When I checked their startups, a large share of them focussed on advanced science or tech.

They also attract our (German) best specialists, particularly, doctors :)

Re:Credit Suisse scandal shakes Zurich’s elite by piquadrat on Friday October 11, 2019 @09:35PM (#21229953)
> Switzerland is not famous for futuristic factory cities and impressive government projects.

The Gotthard Base Tunnel would like to have a word ;)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthard_Base_Tunnel

It might not be as visually impressive as a new airport or bridge, but it is one of the largest infrastructure projects of the last couple decades worldwide.