Reichmuth & Co Lecture
The Reichmuth & Co Lectures are a joint series of events by Reichmuth & Co and the University of Lucerne, characterized by top-class speakers and exciting topics.
Current Reichmuth & Co Lectures
As part of the “Reichmuth & Co Lectures”, personalities from business, politics, and science give lectures on current topics such as growth, regulation, monetary policy, or the management of government resources and debt.
Past Reichmuth & Co lectures
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans-Ulrich Gumbrecht
Welcome to the Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 21. Today, we have the great pleasure of welcoming Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans-Ulrich Gumbrecht as our guest speaker. In his lecture “Our fixation on equality: where it comes from and where it leads us,” he will address the question of why our society has such a strong fixation on equality and what consequences this has for our culture and our future. Prof. Gumbrecht is a renowned literary and cultural scholar who has extensively studied questions of social development and cultural identity. We are looking forward to his perspective and to an engaging discussion afterwards.
23. April 2023
No. 20: What about free speech in the west?
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Welcome to the Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 20. We are thrilled to have Ayaan Hirsi Ali as our guest speaker today. In her lecture “What about free speech in the west?”, she will address the question of how freedom of speech is under threat in the West and what impact this has on our society. Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a well-known Dutch-Somali feminist, writer, and activist for the rights of women and minorities. We are looking forward to her perspective and to an exciting discussion afterwards.
25. October 2022
No. 19: Is Monetary Policy Still Regulatory Policy Today?
Dr. Joachim Nagel und Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Thomas Jordan
Welcome to the Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 19. Today, we have the great pleasure of welcoming Dr. Joachim Nagel and Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Thomas Jordan, two renowned experts in the field of monetary policy. In their lecture “Is monetary policy still economic policy?”, they will address the question of whether monetary policy can still be considered as economic policy or whether it has developed into a distinct policy field. We are looking forward to their perspective and to a stimulating discussion afterwards.
23. September 2022
No. 18 with Dr. Theo Waigel was cancelled
No. 17: Sustainably reliable: Trust is the raw material of success
Dr. Patrick Frost
Welcome to the Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 17. Today, we will be discussing the topic “Sustainable reliability: Trust is the raw material of success”. Trust is an essential factor for the success of companies and organizations. But how can trust be built and sustained in a sustainable way? In this lecture, we will explore the various aspects of trust and discuss how companies and organizations can build trust sustainably and reliably.
31. May 2022
No. 16: Mortgage and Real Estate Markets: Developments Pose Risks to Financial Stability
Dr. Dr. h.c. Fritz Zurbrügg
Welcome to the Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 16. Today, we are discussing the topic “Mortgage and Real Estate Market: Developments Pose Risks to Financial Stability”. The mortgage and real estate market in Switzerland has undergone rapid development in recent years, but this also poses risks to financial stability. In this lecture, we will examine the current developments in this market and discuss measures that can be taken to minimize these risks. We look forward to an exciting lecture and a stimulating discussion afterwards.
31. August 2021
No. 15: Lars P. Feld on current fiscal policy challenges
Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Lars Feld
Welcome to the Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 15. We are delighted to have Prof. Dr. Lars P. Feld as our guest speaker today. In his lecture “Current challenges in fiscal policy,” Prof. Feld will provide us with insight into his extensive expertise in the field of fiscal policy and share his perspective on the current challenges. We are looking forward to his lecture and an exciting discussion afterwards.
13. April 2021
No. 14: Hans-Werner Sinn on the current economic policy debate
Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans-Werner Sinn
Welcome to the Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 14. Today, we have the great pleasure of welcoming Prof. Dr. Hans-Werner Sinn as our guest speaker. Under the title “On the current economic policy debate”, Prof. Sinn will present his views on the current challenges of economic policy and provide us with insights into his extensive expertise in this field.
16. June 2020
No. 13: Are Switzerland’s success factors in danger?
Vreny Spoerry
Welcome to Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 13. Today we will be discussing the question: “Are Switzerland’s success factors in danger?” Switzerland is known for its political stability, economic performance, and innovation power. But what about these factors in times of growing globalization and digitization? In this lecture, we will address the challenges that Switzerland must overcome in order to maintain its success factors and explore possible solutions.
21. October 2020
No. 12: Tax fairness and international tax competition
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Clemens Fuest
Welcome to Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 12. Today we will be discussing the topic of “Tax Justice and International Tax Competition”. Taxes are an important instrument for financing the state and distributing resources. However, what is the state of tax justice, and how does international tax competition affect the distribution of tax burdens? In this lecture, we will explore these questions and discuss the role that companies and states play in designing tax systems and how these systems can be made more just.
22. October 2019
No. 11: Switzerland as a business location – a plea for legal certainty
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe
Welcome to Reichmuth & Co Lecture No. 11. Today, the focus is on the topic “Switzerland as a location – a plea for legal certainty.” Switzerland is considered an attractive location for companies and investors worldwide due to its political stability, economic performance, and legal framework. However, what is the state of legal certainty in Switzerland, and what challenges must be overcome to ensure it? In this lecture, we will explore this question and discuss how Switzerland can secure its position as a location for companies and investors in the long term.
19. March 2019
No. 10: This time everything is different – also in monetary policy? Financial Crises, Monetary Policy and Belief in Feasibility
Prof. Dr. Axel A. Weber
In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Axel A. Weber sheds light on current economic and monetary policy developments and takes a look into the future. In particular, he raises the question of the future of the euro and the possible implications of the debt problems in the eurozone for Switzerland.
23. October 2018
No. 9: Political Correctness, Filz and Governmental Regulatory Frenzy in a Changing Swiss Society – Experiences of a Businessman
Dr. Tito Tettamanti
Dr. Tito Tettamanti, born in 1930, obtained a magna cum laude doctorate in law from the University of Bern. He worked as a lawyer and notary, served as a member of the cantonal parliament in 1955 and as a member of the cantonal government in 1959, and founded the trust company Fidinam in 1960. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Ticino-born entrepreneur and investor was active in the international real estate and finance sector. In the late 1980s, he took control of Saurer AG. Tettamanti is an honorary president of the Association of Civil Society and vice president of the European Policy Forum in London. He is the author of several books and regularly publishes articles in newspapers and specialist journals.
17. April 2018
No. 8: Destructive Creation – Lessons from the Financial Crisis and the Future of Europe
Dr. Josef Ackermann, Verwaltungsratspräsident Bank of Cyprus
Die Finanzkrise und die Krise Europas haben schwerwiegende Fehlkonstruktionen in beiden Bereichen offenbart. Eine bessere Zukunft kann es nur mit einer nachhaltigen Korrektur dieser Fehler geben.
5. September 2017
Aktuelles
«Europe is fixated on economic equality»
The question of too much or too little social equality cannot be decided with the help of statistics alone, said Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht at the 21st Reichmuth & Co Lecture at the University of Lucerne.
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