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: Swedish Economy in Stormy Waters

Euros & Dollars: Swedish Economy in Stormy Waters

Past Swedish governments have had a penchant for driving up inflation with tax hikes; will Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s government make better policy decisions?

December 21, 2023
Euros & Dollars: When Central Bankers Think Alike

Euros & Dollars: When Central Bankers Think Alike

European central banks agree that inflation may bump up again in 2024. But their explanations for this are oddly incongruent. What is really going on here?

December 19, 2023
The Return of American Excellence

The Return of American Excellence

America has her problems, but she also knows how to solve them. By the end of this decade, American excellence will once again be the envy of the world.

December 16, 2023
Euros & Dollars: Milei’s Peso Plunge Explained

Euros & Dollars: Milei’s Peso Plunge Explained

The drastic devaluation of the peso marks the beginning of President Milei’s crusade against inflation in Argentina. But he needs more than that to succeed.

December 15, 2023
Euros & Dollars: Lower Interest Rates Are Coming

Euros & Dollars: Lower Interest Rates Are Coming

The Federal Reserve is not eager to cut interest rates, but when they get around to it, they will have to pursue two policy goals at the same time—and one goal excludes the other.

December 14, 2023
USA: Federal Reserve Keeps Rate Unchanged

USA: Federal Reserve Keeps Rate Unchanged

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its policy-making federal funds rate unchanged for now.

December 13, 2023
Euros & Dollars: The Case Against a Fed Rate Hike

Euros & Dollars: The Case Against a Fed Rate Hike

The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday. Here is why they won’t increase the interest rate.

December 12, 2023
Anti-Trumpers: “He Wants To Be Dictator”

Anti-Trumpers: “He Wants To Be Dictator”

Anti-Trump Republicans accuse the former president of wanting to become America’s dictator. Here are three questions for them to answer.

December 9, 2023
Euros & Dollars: EU Economy in Stormy Waters

Euros & Dollars: EU Economy in Stormy Waters

We sounded the recession alarm bells for Europe back in August. The latest numbers confirm that forecast—and then some.

December 8, 2023
EU Leader in Tough Trade Talks with China

EU Leader in Tough Trade Talks with China

EU trade talks with China are part of Brussels’ broader ambition to reduce its foreign dependency for critical raw materials.

December 7, 2023
Euros & Dollars: Good News for Indebted Euro-Zone Governments

Euros & Dollars: Good News for Indebted Euro-Zone Governments

Just in time for the recession, Europe may see the benefits of lower interest rates.

December 6, 2023
Euros & Dollars: The Three Phases of U.S. Fiscal Decline

Euros & Dollars: The Three Phases of U.S. Fiscal Decline

Congress is borrowing 26 cents of every dollar they spend. Only structural spending reforms can prevent a fiscal meltdown—and time is running out.

December 5, 2023