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.
EU Commission Almost Admits: Europe Stuck in Industrial Poverty

EU Commission Almost Admits: Europe Stuck in Industrial Poverty

The European Commission’s report on the Industrial Accelerator Act recognizes some of Europe’s economic problems. Unfortunately, that’s where the good stuff ends.

March 6, 2026
ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

Christine Lagarde is probably the first major European policymaker to speak openly about why the EU is falling behind globally. But her plan for fixing the problem falls way short.

March 3, 2026
Finland Wakes Up With a Fiscal Hangover

Finland Wakes Up With a Fiscal Hangover

Pressured by the EU on excessive budget deficits, Helsinki needs to rethink the very purpose of its government.

February 28, 2026
Who Controls Tariffs? Inside the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision

Who Controls Tariffs? Inside the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision

Contrary to what seems to be the prevailing wisdom, this was not a universal knockdown of Trump’s use of tariffs.

February 24, 2026
‘Taxman’ Lives On: 36% on Money You Haven’t Made

‘Taxman’ Lives On: 36% on Money You Haven’t Made

From California to Norway, governments show reckless creativity in their pursuit of more revenue.

February 19, 2026
More Economic Stagnation, More Political Ailment

More Economic Stagnation, More Political Ailment

Half of all EU states are below 1% GDP growth with no improvement in sight.

February 17, 2026
Are Europe’s Conservatives Ready To Do Ideological Battle?

Are Europe’s Conservatives Ready To Do Ideological Battle?

Almost 40 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, we see the first big crack in the ‘democratic’ version of socialism, giving conservatives a historic opportunity to make Europe great again.

February 13, 2026
The Welfare State Germany Can’t Pay For

The Welfare State Germany Can’t Pay For

A large majority rejects the socialist welfare state as unaffordable. This is a golden opportunity to turn Germany in a more conservative, more prosperous direction.

February 11, 2026
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