Economic framework
Free competition and trade and the protection of intellectual property are the cornerstones of economic success and make Switzerland attractive to both domestic and foreign companies.
Efficiently organized administrative processes guarantee security for planning and day-to-day operations while progressive environmental laws promote sustainability.
Switzerland is an extremely attractive location for global firms. The main reason for this is its liberal economic environment and an economic policy based on the free market.
Economic freedom, 2006
Source: Cato Institute, Economic Freedom of the World: 2008 Annual Report