In spite of the declining fertility rate, assisted reproduction is not very widespread in Switzerland. Better access to fertility treatments must be an essential part of the policy response.
Western countries are ill-prepared for the demographic shifts, warns Jennifer Sciubba. Still, she prefers to live in an older society.
Ageing societies tend to expect more from the state and require higher expenditures. This could lead to rising taxes and debt – and this time, even central banks might be powerless.
En raison du vieillissement de la population, nous devons repenser la prévoyance vieillesse. Un nouveau pilier pour les soins de longue durée renforcerait la responsabilité individuelle et la justice intergénérationnelle.
Its unique youthful profile is a key asset the continent can leverage on to catalyze economic transformation. For this, Africans need to change their mental model.
Sperm donor Jonathan Jacob Meijer has fathered over 500 children. He believes that creating new life is God’s will and that progress is a disease.
In the 19th century, Odesa became an enclave of freedom inside the Russian Empire, thanks to open borders and a free port. Its success is mirrored today in places like Hong Kong or Dubai, which used economic freedom to rise among the wealthiest cities in the world.
Free Speech is even more important than entrepreneurship, says Texan entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale. Despite of many problems, he’s still bullish on America.
Open borders are not only economically beneficial for both natives and immigrants, but also morally just. Negative side effects are often exaggerated or can be dealt with without restricting people’s freedom.
In many countries, capitalism has degenerated into “crony capitalism”, says economist Luigi Zingales. He thinks that the power of business needs to be constrained in order to restore trust in it.
Glenn Loury says antidiscrimination policies like affirmative action cannot bring about racial equality. He criticizes that discussions about some aspects of race remain a taboo.
Universities have replaced the search for truth with activism. Jacob Howland wants to counteract this with the newly founded University of Austin.
The greenback’s share of global trade and central bank reserves is decreasing. However, no convincing alternative has established itself, despite efforts by BRICS countries.
Economies in the developed world are failing to grow, and classical liberalism is in crisis. Focusing on more than simply economic issues could help both recover their vitality, says political economist Samuel Gregg.
The fiat system is crashing against its own limitations to the detriment of the liberty and security of citizens and dissidents the world over. The promise of bitcoin stands waiting in the wings to offer relief to all who are affected.
Con el último fraude electoral, el régimen de Nicolás Maduro ha completado el paso hacia la dictadura. Pero los ciudadanos han encendido el fuego de la libertad: ya no se puede apagar.
