Birthplace of
Benjamin Constant, in Lausanne, on 25 Oct 1767
Deathplace of
Wilhelm Röpke, in Geneva, on 12 Feb 1966
Marie Esprit Léon Walras, in Clarens, on 5 Jan 1910
Measures of Freedom
Freedom House Ratings, Freedom in the World 2009
2009: Political Rights: 1, Civil Liberties: 1, Status: Free
2009: Political Rights: 1, Civil Liberties: 1, Status: Free
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World: 2004 Annual Report
2002: 8.2 (out of 10)
2002: 8.2 (out of 10)
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World
2006: 8.2 (out of 10)
2006: 8.2 (out of 10)
Level of Economic Freedom, Economic Freedom of the World: 2003 Annual Report
2001: 8.0 (out of 10)
2001: 8.0 (out of 10)
Articles
Terrorism Comes with Empire, by Jacob G. Hornberger, 8 Jul 2005
Related Topics: Imperialism, United Kingdom, United States
"The Swiss government didn't attack Iraq. It doesn't meddle in the Middle East. It didn't participate in the brutal sanctions against the Iraqi people. It doesn't maintain an empire of overseas bases. It doesn't go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. The Swiss government minds its own business."
Related Topics: Imperialism, United Kingdom, United States
"The Swiss government didn't attack Iraq. It doesn't meddle in the Middle East. It didn't participate in the brutal sanctions against the Iraqi people. It doesn't maintain an empire of overseas bases. It doesn't go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. The Swiss government minds its own business."