Old Testament Study in Switzerland. I. French Switzerland

Earnings Differentials between German and French Speakers in Switzerland

Economists have not taken great interest in the study of language so far, with the notable exception of the economic analysis of immigration, where investments in language skills are recognized as decisive for the integration process (C, , D and F, ). However, this dismissive attitude may be about to change. One challenge is the surge of research at the intersection o...

Earnings Differentials between German and French Speakers in Switzerland

The paper analyses the effect of mother tongue on labor market outcomes of Swiss residents. This type of analysis can shed light on an important policy question. Is the Swiss labor market well integrated, or can one find instead segmentation along language borders? Improving on previous research in this area, we use a nationally representative household survey, the Swiss Household Panel 1999 an...

New Testament Use of the Old Testament

The present writer has counted 224 direct citations introduced by a definite formula indicating the writer purposed to quote. To these must be added seven cases where a second quotation is introduced by the conjunction “and,” and 19 cases where a paraphrase or summary rather than a direct quotation follows the introductory formula. We may further note at least 45 instances where the similarity ...

Insanity in Switzerland

Human Biomonitoring in Switzerland

In her Postulate of 20 March 2008, National Councillor Moser (Green Liberal, Canton Zurich) requested the Federal Council to consider the introduction of systematic analysis of various groups of chemicals (pesticides, PCBs, UV filters, etc.) to which the Swiss population is exposed. In its response of 6 June 2008, the Federal Council stated that it was prepared to investigate how existing resea...