Coronavirus
The KOF has published the following articles and forecasts on the economic effects of coronavirus:
The mental health of the Swiss population during the pandemic
KOF Bulletin
How did the Swiss fare during the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic? Using data from Dargebotene Hand and Swisscom, analysis conducted by Marc Anderes and Stefan Pichler shows that calls to the Dargebotene Hand helpline increased significantly just after the outbreak of the pandemic.
“COVID has boosted computerisation”
- Innovation
- Digitization
- KOF Bulletin
Martin Wörter and Mathias Beck are examining the digital transformation as part of a research project funded by the National Research Programme (NRP). In this interview the two innovation economists explain why the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated computerisation and why Europe is still lagging behind the United States in terms of technology.
The innovation activities of Swiss companies during the COVID-19 crisis
- KOF
- Innovation
- Digitization
- KOF Bulletin
The coronavirus pandemic has clearly left its mark on Switzerland’s innovation landscape. More than a quarter of the firms surveyed by KOF have had to adapt their innovation processes significantly or even very significantly owing to the COVID-19 crisis. SMEs, start-ups and multinational corporations have been hit particularly hard. Just under half of these companies report that COVID-19 has meant a reduction in R&D and innovation investment and a decline in innovation collaborations.
KOF Business Tendency Surveys: Swiss economy booming despite geopolitical risks
- Swiss Economy
- Business Tendency Surveys
The KOF Business Situation Indicator for firms in Switzerland rose in April, reaching its highest level since recovering from the financial crisis in 2010/2011. As far as developments in the near future are concerned, however, companies are more cautious than they have been in recent months. The positive impact of the Swiss economy’s recovery from the pandemic is outweighing the adverse effects of the war in Ukraine.
Global Barometers fall due to the war in Europe and the increases in COVID-19 cases in China
- World Economy
- Global Economic Barometers
The Global Barometers decrease in April, likely reflecting shocks such as the war in Ukraine and the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in China. The Coincident Barometer is now below the historical mean of 100 points for the first time since February 2021. In addition, the more noticeably drop in the Leading Barometer signals the perspective of a stronger deceleration in world growth for the coming months.
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Currently available indicators and data:
On the Indicators website you will find data to inform you about current economic developments.