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: 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
Euros & Dollars: Beware of Economic Disaster Merchants

Euros & Dollars: Beware of Economic Disaster Merchants

What some pundits see as “propping up the bond market” are in reality desperate measures to prevent a major U.S. bank crisis.

May 14, 2024
America’s Uniparty: The New Anti-Trump Frontline

America’s Uniparty: The New Anti-Trump Frontline

On May 8th, Democrats voted to save the Republican Speaker of the House from being fired. That was the defining moment. Welcome to a new era in American politics.

May 11, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Is Sweden Being Prepared for the Euro?

Euros & Dollars: Is Sweden Being Prepared for the Euro?

The Swedish Riksbank stands out in international comparison—and not to the advantage of the Swedes.

May 10, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Economy Still Growing, but Not for Much Longer

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Economy Still Growing, but Not for Much Longer

With a mix of consumers and government driving the current economy, the Biden administration may find itself going into the election in a recession.

May 9, 2024
Euros & Dollars: This EU Outfit Wants To Increase Its Profit

Euros & Dollars: This EU Outfit Wants To Increase Its Profit

Originally, the European Stability Mechanism was set up to help troubled member states with their debt. Now, it wants to branch out—and make more money for itself.

May 8, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Will Interest Rates Come Down or Not?

Euros & Dollars: Will Interest Rates Come Down or Not?

The ones who get to enjoy lower rates are the ones who live on the right side of the euro-zone border. But not in the way we usually think of the euro zone.

May 7, 2024
Campus Protests: What Is the Point Anyway?

Campus Protests: What Is the Point Anyway?

The cracked veneer of pro-Hamas rhetoric cannot hide the fact that the ongoing campus protests have taken on a life of their own.

May 4, 2024