Switzerland’s super-rich: essential contributors or a social threat?

Switzerland is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. However, its wealth is distributed very unevenly: the richest 1% own 45% of total assets. At the same time, this elite group contributes a significant share of the country’s tax revenue. Swiss public broadcaster, SRF, takes a closer look. How important are the rich to Switzerland? What responsibility do they bear? And does this growing inequality threaten social cohesion? Across the globe – and in Switzerland – the pressure on the wealthy is mounting.