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.
Real Interest Rates Return to Normal

Real Interest Rates Return to Normal

Economic stability benefits as interest rates outpace inflation in the U.S. and the euro zone.

July 16, 2024
Trump’s Choice of Vice President Shows His Love for America

Trump’s Choice of Vice President Shows His Love for America

Sen. J.D. Vance has talked openly about his humble beginnings. Millions of Americans can relate to his story.

July 15, 2024
Should He Stay or Should He Go?

Should He Stay or Should He Go?

Some Democrats are beginning to commit sacrilege within their party, admitting off the record that Donald Trump actually isn’t an existential threat to democracy.

July 13, 2024
Brace for Austerity, Part II

Brace for Austerity, Part II

Structural spending reform replaces today’s welfare state with basic but dignified benefits to those who by no fault of their own are unemployed.

July 10, 2024
Brace for Austerity, Part I

Brace for Austerity, Part I

Reckless government spending is going to provoke more fiscal austerity in Europe. There is no right way to do austerity. Here is why.

July 9, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Do Not Blame ECB for Lingering Inflation

Euros & Dollars: Do Not Blame ECB for Lingering Inflation

Inflation varies wildly across the euro zone. Economists have not yet been able to explain why; here is my hypothesis.

July 4, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Debt Worries Keep U.S. Interest Rates High

Euros & Dollars: Debt Worries Keep U.S. Interest Rates High

For two big reasons, there is still no sight of lower interest rates for Americans.

July 3, 2024
Biden and the Big Political Mess of 2024

Biden and the Big Political Mess of 2024

If the Democrats want to replace Biden, they will have to put their entire political machine to work—sooner rather than later.

July 1, 2024
Euros & Dollars: 16 Economists Disgrace the Nobel Prize

Euros & Dollars: 16 Economists Disgrace the Nobel Prize

By signing a pro-Biden letter without substance, these economists have politicized a prestigious award and compromised their own scholarly integrity. Shame on them.

June 29, 2024
The Debate That Became a Trump Infomercial

The Debate That Became a Trump Infomercial

The Republican candidate for president played a brilliant rhetorical game with the sitting president. It made Biden look exactly as weak and ill-suited for a second term as he is.

June 28, 2024
Euros & Dollars: The Biggest Issue for the Trump-Biden Debate

Euros & Dollars: The Biggest Issue for the Trump-Biden Debate

Will Biden and Trump debate the government debt? For the sake of America’s future, let us hope they do.

June 27, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Why Do Libertarians Hate the Federal Reserve?

Euros & Dollars: Why Do Libertarians Hate the Federal Reserve?

The Mises Institute has gone on an all-out attack against the Federal Reserve. Why don’t they focus on the real problem in our economy?

June 26, 2024