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Bruno S. Frey

@brunosfrey

Happiness Researcher, Political Economist, Out of the Box Thinker,
Research Director CREMA, Permanent Visiting Prof University Basel
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“#Zeitgeist” is an important factor, especially for the #economy, which has a #significant_influence on #personal_consumption, the #labor_market, #corporate_investments and also #government_policy. How can the zeitgeist be influenced?

“#Zeitgeist” is an important factor, especially for the #economy, which has a #significant_influence on #personal_consumption, the #labor_market, #corporate_investments and also #government_policy. How can the zeitgeist be influenced?
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Empirical research has shown that happiness contributes to good health. Voltaire ironized this connection with the words: “Since it is very conducive to health, I have decided to be happy.” Of course, he knows that one cannot decide to be happy.

Empirical research has shown that happiness contributes to good health.  Voltaire ironized this connection with the words: “Since it is very  conducive to health, I have decided to be happy.” Of course, he knows that one cannot decide to be happy.
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Der bedeutende #Harvard-Ökonom und ehemalige #Chefökonom des #Internationalen_Währungsfonds sagt: «Das Letzte, was ich als Schweizer tun würde, wäre, der EU beizutreten.» «Es wird eine sehr volatile Zeit an den Märkten geben» handelszeitung.ch/wef-2025/es-wi… via @handelszeitung

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Eine #Individualbesteuerung kann sinnvoll sein. Arbeiten beide Ehepartner jedoch nur halb so viel statt einer voll, sinkt die #Steuerlast, weil die Steuerprogression wesentlich tiefer ist – das staatliche Defizit könnte wachsen. Ist das zu erwarten?

Eine #Individualbesteuerung kann sinnvoll sein. Arbeiten beide Ehepartner jedoch nur halb so viel statt einer voll, sinkt die #Steuerlast, weil die Steuerprogression wesentlich tiefer ist – das staatliche Defizit könnte wachsen. Ist das zu erwarten?
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Die #Schweizer_Universitäten sind kaum noch Orte lebendiger Wissenschaft. Seit der #Bologna-Reformen lässt sich ein #Bachelor-Abschluss mit dem Auswendiglernen von Folien der Lehrenden erreichen. Der Unterschied zu Fachhochschulen muss wieder klarer werden.

Die #Schweizer_Universitäten sind kaum noch Orte lebendiger Wissenschaft. Seit der #Bologna-Reformen lässt sich ein #Bachelor-Abschluss mit dem Auswendiglernen von Folien der Lehrenden erreichen. Der Unterschied zu Fachhochschulen muss wieder klarer werden.
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#Demokratisch überzeugte #Bürgerinnen und #Bürger sollten mit einer #Initiative durchsetzen, dass bei einer #Volksabstimmung immer auch die zu erwartenden Kosten eines Vorschlages angegeben werden. Nur so kann vernünftig zwischen den #Alternativen entschieden werden.

#Demokratisch überzeugte #Bürgerinnen und #Bürger sollten mit einer #Initiative durchsetzen, dass bei einer #Volksabstimmung immer auch die zu erwartenden Kosten eines Vorschlages angegeben werden. Nur so kann vernünftig zwischen den #Alternativen entschieden werden.
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The #German media focus too much on legal and #illegal_immigration. Far more important is the bad #economic_situation, partly produced by excessive #bureaucratization.

The #German media focus too much on legal and #illegal_immigration. Far more important is the bad #economic_situation, partly produced by excessive #bureaucratization.
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Ein spannender Artikel von Christian R. Ulbrich und mir in der #NZZ. Die grosse Illusion - unerwartete Folgen der #staatlichen_Digitalisierung. nzz.ch/meinung/die-gr… via NZZ

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Too many studies, too much effort—yet often trivial results. Meanwhile, we lack answers to society’s most pressing questions. We should ask before analyzing: What does the public think? Which questions truly matter? Science should solve real problems!

Too many studies, too much effort—yet often trivial results. Meanwhile, we lack answers to society’s most pressing questions.

We should ask before analyzing:
What does the public think?
Which questions truly matter?

Science should solve real problems!
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Ein Versuch, das Abstimmungsverfahren in der #Demokratie zu verbessern. Die Anliegen die bei einer einfachen #Mehrheit verlierenden #Minderheit sollen explizit in der von uns vorgeschlagenen "#Flexiblen _Entscheidungsregel" berücksichtigt werden. weltwoche.ch/story/die-zuku…

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The #Zurich_City_Parliament attempted to give itself a generous salary increase—naturally, at the taxpayers' expense. But thanks to #direct_democracy, the people had the final say. The verdict? A clear rejection, with 53% voting No.

The #Zurich_City_Parliament attempted to give itself a generous salary increase—naturally, at the taxpayers' expense. But thanks to #direct_democracy, the people had the final say. The verdict? A clear rejection, with 53% voting No.
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#Palestinians cannot stay in #refugee_camps for another fifty or hundred years. A lasting solution is needed — one that empowers them to build #self-sufficient_communities through positive or negative incentives. They can therefore achieve #economic_independence and #welfare.

#Palestinians cannot stay in #refugee_camps for another fifty or hundred years. A lasting solution is needed — one that empowers them to build #self-sufficient_communities through positive or negative incentives. They can therefore achieve #economic_independence and #welfare.
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The #decline of #dictators often ends in #violence. Would an easier #exile be the solution to prevent more people from being killed? Such dictators should all be banished to a remote island where they can make each other’s lives miserable. What do you think?

The #decline of #dictators often ends in #violence. Would an easier #exile be the solution to prevent more people from being killed? Such dictators should all be banished to a remote island where they can make each other’s lives miserable. What do you think?
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INTERVIEW - «Der Staat wächst und wächst, aber er schafft hauptsächlich Bürokratie, die uns alle einengt», sagt der Ökonom Bruno S. Frey nzz.ch/schweiz/bruno-… via NZZ

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More efficiency, more paradoxes? Studies reveal surprising contradictions: 1️⃣ #Tech saves #time, but we feel we have less. 2️⃣ The more we learn, the more we realize what we don’t know. 3️⃣ Despite state-digitalization, bureaucracy expands. What other paradoxes come to mind?

More efficiency, more paradoxes? Studies reveal surprising contradictions:

1️⃣ #Tech saves #time, but we feel we have less.

2️⃣ The more we learn, the more we realize what we don’t know.

3️⃣ Despite state-digitalization, bureaucracy expands.

What other paradoxes come to mind?
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The #US_leadership wants to take over #Crimea as an excellent #sunshine_resort. ( This is not true, but it fits with current US policy ). What else could it conquer?

The #US_leadership wants to take over #Crimea as an excellent #sunshine_resort. ( This is not true, but it fits with current US policy ). What else could it conquer?
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#Germany's #economic_crisis requires urgent #reforms, but governments are hesitant to implement them within a 4-year legislative period. I suggest a 6-year period followed by a #ban on re-election and popular #referendums.

#Germany's  #economic_crisis requires urgent #reforms, but governments are hesitant to implement them within a 4-year legislative period. I suggest a 6-year period followed by a #ban on re-election and popular #referendums.
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This demonstrates that the X Algorithm is severely biased in favour of the existing US Government. I therefore leave X - as many others already did.

This demonstrates that the X Algorithm is severely biased in favour of the existing US Government. I therefore leave X - as many others already did.
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A rapid development of #artificial_intelligence is repeatedly predicted and propagated. #Human_intelligence will soon be completely overtaken. But why can't AI develop ideas on how to overcome today's greatest danger: further wars and even #nuclear war?

A rapid development of #artificial_intelligence is repeatedly predicted and propagated. #Human_intelligence will soon be completely overtaken. But why can't AI develop ideas on how to overcome today's greatest danger: further wars and even #nuclear war?
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Das Militär sollte Immigranten die Möglichkeit geben Dienst zu leisten. Damit wird die Knappheit der Soldaten vermindert und sie werden gleichzeitig integriert. nzz.ch/meinung/wenn-s… via NZZ