How does a country like Switzerland ensure long-term independence for a critical resource like salt? We explored what it takes to balance sustainability, government policy, and economic foresight over centuries, not just quarters.
Our students journeyed deep into the Bex Salt Mines to see history and business in action. We went by train and mining cart through narrow tunnels to explore one of the country’s oldest industrial operations. Inside, we studied firsthand the realities of extraction methods, energy costs, and sustainability challenges, and debated the pros and cons of national self-reliance. This was a hands-on lesson in how policy, history, and business intersect.
