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: Explaining Europe’s Economic Standstill, Part I

Euros & Dollars: Explaining Europe’s Economic Standstill, Part I

Nine EU states are now in a recession. The ECB can help the continent ease the downturn, but they are up against bigger forces of economic stagnation.

March 19, 2024
The Tangled Web To Take Down Trump

The Tangled Web To Take Down Trump

The January 6th Committee created a political machine. One person stood to benefit more than any other if that machine had succeeded in taking Trump down.

March 16, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Needs Its 1990s Economy

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Needs Its 1990s Economy

Many analysts think that today’s interest rates are the exception and that rates should always be low. History tells a different story.

March 15, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Sweden Lacks Economic Leadership

Euros & Dollars: Sweden Lacks Economic Leadership

There is a deep, structural flaw in the Swedish economy. It is so bad that the country is now slow-walking itself into an economic crisis.

March 14, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Takes Break from Debt-Crisis Threat

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Takes Break from Debt-Crisis Threat

In 18 months, the cost of the federal government’s debt has increased by 86%. Where will it be 18 months from now?

March 13, 2024
Euros & Dollars: French Budget Cuts Only the Beginning

Euros & Dollars: French Budget Cuts Only the Beginning

President Macron is setting the stage for bad budget battles to come. Meanwhile, the French economy is getting worse by the day.

March 12, 2024
Euros & Dollars: ECB Issues Grim Economic Outlook

Euros & Dollars: ECB Issues Grim Economic Outlook

The latest policy statement from the euro zone’s central bank is a harsh message to all governments that have budget problems.

March 8, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Despite Recession, Some Good News for Europe

Euros & Dollars: Despite Recession, Some Good News for Europe

After a long, agonizing encounter with monetary inflation, Europe is back to more normal levels of price increases. Ironically, that bodes well for the EU economy for the coming recession.

March 7, 2024
Euros & Dollars: More Experts Worry About U.S. Debt

Euros & Dollars: More Experts Worry About U.S. Debt

More and more finance experts express worry about the U.S. government’s debt. Only Congress can prevent a fiscal crisis, but time is running out—fast.

March 6, 2024
Trump Steamrolls Haley on Super Tuesday

Trump Steamrolls Haley on Super Tuesday

The Donald Trump who gave a victory speech on Super Tuesday night was a different Trump from the one we have gotten used to. Will his reconciliation efforts be received as genuine?

March 6, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Recession To Strike EU in Time for June Elections

Euros & Dollars: Recession To Strike EU in Time for June Elections

Jobless rates are rising, especially among young workers.

March 5, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Trump on State Ballots

U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Trump on State Ballots

Unanimous ruling reminds state courts of jurisdictional limits

March 4, 2024