Sven R Larson, Ph.D., has worked as a staff economist for think tanks and as an advisor to political campaigns. He is the author of several academic papers and books. His writings concentrate on the welfare state, how it causes economic stagnation, and the reforms needed to reduce the negative impact of big government. On Twitter, he is @S_R_Larson and he writes regularly at Larson’s Political Economy on Substack.
Europe Needs Capitalism

Europe Needs Capitalism

With most of the continent’s economies trapped between stagnation and decline, it is time to revive the forces that once made the West the greatest prosperity machine in history.

February 8, 2026
How Hate-Speech Laws Destroy the West

How Hate-Speech Laws Destroy the West

Freedom of expression is under worldwide attack. If this does not stop, the shadows from a very dark past will soon block out the beacon of liberty.

February 2, 2026
India Is the Winner in ‘Mother of All Deals’ with EU

India Is the Winner in ‘Mother of All Deals’ with EU

No matter how we turn and twist the numbers, it is hard to see how Europe’s struggling industries will gain anything from this new trade agreement.

January 30, 2026
Sweden Is Being Prepared for the Euro Zone

Sweden Is Being Prepared for the Euro Zone

The September election is shaping up to be a fight over what currency the Swedes should be using in the future.

January 28, 2026
High Taxes Are Not Inevitable

High Taxes Are Not Inevitable

Europeans have not always paid the high taxes they pay today.

January 22, 2026
The Political Economy of Greenland

The Political Economy of Greenland

President Trump plays Europe’s political elite like a violin.

January 21, 2026
Europe’s Impossible Defense Expansion

Europe’s Impossible Defense Expansion

With a stagnant economy and debt costs already rising, Europe could not be in a worse position to plan a military buildup.

January 17, 2026
More German Jobs Move to Hungary

More German Jobs Move to Hungary

Flagship automaker Mercedes’ relocation of its production accelerates the decline of Western Europe as an industrial power.

January 14, 2026
Germany: Europe’s Growth Engine or Basket Case?

Germany: Europe’s Growth Engine or Basket Case?

Here are three ideas that could put Europe’s largest economy back on track again.

January 10, 2026
Circular Economy: A Recipe for European Decline

Circular Economy: A Recipe for European Decline

With its ‘circular’ vision, the European Commission demonstrates its complete detachment from economic reality.

January 8, 2026
The Sad State of Europe’s Economy

The Sad State of Europe’s Economy

Europe needs an urgent, independent economic crash commission led by business leaders and economists—not Brussels politicians.

December 31, 2025
ECB Outlook Spells Economic Decline for Europe

ECB Outlook Spells Economic Decline for Europe

The central bank’s latest forecast cements Europe in a deadlock of stagnation, deterioration, and emerging economic despair.

December 19, 2025