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.
Euros & Dollars: Europe Is Trapped by the Welfare State

Euros & Dollars: Europe Is Trapped by the Welfare State

By design, the standard European welfare state traps people in perennial dependency on government.

May 30, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Joe Biden’s Debt Bomb

Euros & Dollars: Joe Biden’s Debt Bomb

The U.S. government has faced a sharp rise in debt costs in the past year—but that was only the beginning. The numbers presented here should scare Congress into debt panic.

May 29, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Bright Outlook for the Hungarian Economy

Euros & Dollars: Bright Outlook for the Hungarian Economy

Amidst Europe’s uncertain economic future, Hungary exhibits a resilient economy with a positive outlook for the rest of the year.

May 28, 2024
Voting for Trump: An Act of Democratic Defiance

Voting for Trump: An Act of Democratic Defiance

With all the attacks on Trump in the past year alone, his political opponents must be utterly terrified at his return to the White House. I would like to know what they are hiding.

May 25, 2024
Euros & Dollars: The Slow Move Toward a U.S. Debt Crisis

Euros & Dollars: The Slow Move Toward a U.S. Debt Crisis

There is a crawling erosion of confidence in U.S. government debt.

May 24, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Bad Timing for Lithuania’s Tax Hikes

Euros & Dollars: Bad Timing for Lithuania’s Tax Hikes

Combined with elevated unemployment, a stagnant economy spells trouble for the Lithuanians. To drop a package of tax hikes into this mix is to play with fire.

May 23, 2024
Euros & Dollars: ECB Facing High-Risk Rate Cut

Euros & Dollars: ECB Facing High-Risk Rate Cut

With inflation and the business cycle moving in very different directions across the euro zone, the ECB’s expected rate cut may end up being of no real economic consequence.

May 22, 2024
Euros & Dollars: BRICS and the Future of the Dollar

Euros & Dollars: BRICS and the Future of the Dollar

After a record sale of U.S. debt, some analysts are suggesting that China and BRICS are waging a form of economic warfare on America. Is there any truth to this suggestion?

May 21, 2024
Which Biden Will Trump Debate?

Which Biden Will Trump Debate?

Trump will not be facing Biden in the debates. He will be facing his entire team of handlers.

May 18, 2024
Euros & Dollars: ‘Festive Forecasting’ from the European Commission

Euros & Dollars: ‘Festive Forecasting’ from the European Commission

When economists forecast with great accuracy, and when their forecasts produce eerily convenient numbers, it is wise to be cautious.

May 17, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Government Makes Inflation a Bigger Problem

Euros & Dollars: Government Makes Inflation a Bigger Problem

There is a distinct reason why inflation does not fall further. I am surprised nobody talks about it.

May 16, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Europe’s Public Finance Crisis

Euros & Dollars: Europe’s Public Finance Crisis

Inflation has given tax revenue an artificial boost over the past couple of years. Price stability is back now, yet government spending keeps growing at unsustainable rates.

May 15, 2024