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A Swiss answer to the Covid-19 crisis: Focus on liquidity
In Switzerland, like in most developed countries, small and medium-sized enterprises provide most jobs and the country’s added value. However, these firms operate with little liquidity and are very vulnerable to economic disruptions (source: dpa)
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What's inside
- Lockdown-caused cash flow problems threaten the existence of firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises
- The Swiss “liquidity facility” bridges the short-term liquidity needs of SMEs
- It disseminates quick interest-free loans to qualified firms
Who will benefit?
- Policymakers who are looking for the best way to cope with the ...
- Business leaders concerned about their firms’ liquidity caused by the lockdowns
- Academics and researchers dealing with enterprise consequences of various taxation frameworks
- Fiscal policy professionals working on optimizing taxation schemes
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