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: U.S. Treasury Buys Congress Time to Address Debt

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Treasury Buys Congress Time to Address Debt

The U.S. Congress has ignored the budget deficit for decades. Debt investors have almost run out of patience. Will Congress address the problem—or continue to play for time?

March 27, 2024
Euros & Dollars: The Baseless Attack on the Polish Central Bank

Euros & Dollars: The Baseless Attack on the Polish Central Bank

Donald Tusk has accused the National Bank of Poland of manipulating interest rates to help his predecessor win last year’s election. Here is ample proof that Tusk has no case.

March 26, 2024
Conservative Gridlock

Conservative Gridlock

When the Left wants to get something done, they work as a team and celebrate the victory of the small steps. Why can’t conservatives do the same?

March 22, 2024
Euros & Dollars: The Fading Hope of Lower Interest Rates

Euros & Dollars: The Fading Hope of Lower Interest Rates

The prospect for lower interest rates in Europe is fading, but the reason has nothing to do with the European economy. The reason is found on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

March 22, 2024
Euros & Dollars: Explaining Europe’s Economic Stagnation, Part II

Euros & Dollars: Explaining Europe’s Economic Stagnation, Part II

Economists have failed to explain Europe’s economic stagnation. Here is an explanation they have not considered.

March 21, 2024
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Debt Cost Bigger than National Defense

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Debt Cost Bigger than National Defense

The U.S. Treasury keeps selling a lot of short-term, expensive debt when long-term debt is demonstrably cheaper. Why?

March 20, 2024
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