power.ch

Who has how much power in Switzerland? How do people perceive their influence? And what role does money play in this? Ueli Mäder analyzes the interplay of economic, political, and social dynamics. The book illustrates how power concretely manifests and establishes itself. It focuses on the mechanisms of power, which can be observed not only in large financial institutions but also in businesses and trade unions, think tanks and networks, in media, as well as in politics and administration. Additionally, there are case studies by Peter Streckeisen on the banking state and the power of economic thinking, by Ganga Jey Aratnam on commodity companies, and by Markus Bossert on the trade association. Alongside his own observations and data analyses, Ueli Mäder, together with research staff, conducted over 200 interviews with experts knowledgeable about power.