With the recent tensions within the euro area, the Swiss franc appreciated sharply against the euro, playing the role of international safe-haven currency. Although Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU), its high degree of de facto integration to it make that such appreciation...

Since the beginning of the current crisis which has started in 2007, the Swiss franc has strongly appreciated against the main international currencies. This is very noticeable against the euro. It is difficult to evaluate the consequences for the economy. On the one hand, some sectors do not...

Ce travail de recherche a été mené depuis le printemps 2012 jusqu'à l'automne 2013 et nous a amenés à enquêter auprès de 40 SCOP. Dans la première partie de ce rapport, nous présentons les éléments saillants de nos observations qui sont ressortis comme récurrents dans un grand...