Sven R. Larson

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.
Sweden Is Still Very Much a Socialist Country

Sweden Is Still Very Much a Socialist Country

Another wave of media stories tries to portray Sweden as a reborn haven for capitalism. Nothing could be further from the truth.

May 19, 2026
Inflation Surge Should Compel ECB Rate Hike

Inflation Surge Should Compel ECB Rate Hike

With the threat of stagflation growing stronger, the ECB is allegedly still reluctant to raise interest rates. This is very troubling, especially with stagflation lurking in the woods.

May 15, 2026
American Economy Leaves Europe Behind

American Economy Leaves Europe Behind

Recent discussions have tried to explain a transatlantic difference that has been growing for decades.

May 12, 2026
EU Makes Anti-Poverty Promise It Can’t Keep

EU Makes Anti-Poverty Promise It Can’t Keep

Here comes another political-posturing project from Brussels.

May 8, 2026
Brussels Prepares a Hate-the-Rich Tax Package

Brussels Prepares a Hate-the-Rich Tax Package

Having learned nothing from history, the EU Commission has ordered a report that looks like an instruction manual for how to chase wealth out of Europe.

May 5, 2026
Stagflation Is Coming, But the ECB Is in Denial

Stagflation Is Coming, But the ECB Is in Denial

The numbers don’t lie, but euro zone money chief Christine Lagarde still refuses to be responsible and admit the obvious.

May 2, 2026
Tisza’s Tax Policy Reveals Sharp Left Turn

Tisza’s Tax Policy Reveals Sharp Left Turn

If their tax plan is any indication, Hungary’s incoming government will declare political war on the nation’s conservative accomplishments.

April 29, 2026
The Euro Is a Long-Term Threat to Hungary

The Euro Is a Long-Term Threat to Hungary

There is at least a 90% chance that the common currency will squander all economic progress the country made under Fidesz.

April 24, 2026
Demographic Decline and Europe’s Political Deadlock

Demographic Decline and Europe’s Political Deadlock

Socialists and conservatives differ on what to do about population decline. But that does not liberate them from taking political ownership of the problem.

April 22, 2026
Europe’s Economy Needs an Intellectual Revolution

Europe’s Economy Needs an Intellectual Revolution

The groundwork for the current economic standstill was laid already in Maastricht in 1992.

April 17, 2026
Tisza Could Fast-Track Hungary Into the Euro

Tisza Could Fast-Track Hungary Into the Euro

The Hungarian economy cannot afford to be forced into a one-size-fits-all monetary policy.

April 14, 2026
Time for Europe to Stop Borrowing Money

Time for Europe to Stop Borrowing Money

A new report points to signs of looming credit problems for the EU’s deeply indebted governments. Ignoring these signs is not an option.

April 9, 2026