Section: Economy
Collapsologists: they predict collapse

Collapsologists: they predict collapse

DOSSIER «THE END OF THE WORLD» | They are sometimes referred to as «prophets of the Apocalypse», or «unreasonable catastrophists». However, beyond the caricature, the proponents of this «science of collapse» have a well-constructed, rational discourse worthy of interest.
Adam Smith, between selfishness and altruism

Adam Smith, between selfishness and altruism

Each month, Le Regard Libre presents a philosopher whose thinking differs from, or even runs counter to, certain clichés circulating about him or her. In this article, historian of philosophy Daniel Schulthess explains how Adam Smith's famous concept of the «invisible hand» made him one of the fathers of economics and liberal thought. But our guest editor also shows that Smith, in his work, proposes a different vision of human beings and society than the current proponents of «neo-liberalism», as defined in this article.
The stakes of cannabis legalization

The stakes of cannabis legalization

Last week, the Federal Council submitted its bill on pilot trials for the recreational use of cannabis. consumption of cannabis. The aim? To study alternative models for regulating this substance currently permitted within a highly restrictive framework. Alain Berset emphasizes the importance of more effective legislation to protect the consumer protection. However, the Federal Councillor does not mention the financial stakes behind this substance, which could well be the green gold of the 21st century.