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.
Ending Budget Deficits: Treat the Symptom or the Cause?

Ending Budget Deficits: Treat the Symptom or the Cause?

Last time Congress tried to end its own deficits, it ended up putting band-aid on a broken leg.

November 9, 2023
U.S. Economic Outlook: Why the Mainstream Is Wrong

U.S. Economic Outlook: Why the Mainstream Is Wrong

In a well-written article, the Wall Street Journal predicts the U.S. is headed for a recession. Here’s why they are wrong.

November 8, 2023
America Will Save Internal Combustion

America Will Save Internal Combustion

There is a great irony in how the auto industry relies on its most fuel-thirsty vehicles in order to afford building EVs.

November 3, 2023
The End of the Rising Interest Rates

The End of the Rising Interest Rates

With two months left in 2023, the Federal Reserve and the ECB have struck a note of confidence with debt-market investors. This gives Europe hope as they slide into a recession, but will it help America avoid a fiscal crisis?

November 2, 2023
The U.S. Economy a Year Before the Election, Part II

The U.S. Economy a Year Before the Election, Part II

The doom-and-gloom pundits are wrong. The U.S. economy is in good shape, but there are three dark clouds lurking on the horizon.

November 1, 2023
A Case of Anti-Life Liberalism

A Case of Anti-Life Liberalism

Think baby factories are a thing for science fiction? Think again. A Swedish lawmaker wants his government to start researching the idea.

October 29, 2023
New Speaker, Same Old Ideas

New Speaker, Same Old Ideas

The House of Representatives finally got a new Speaker. He starts off boldly, promising big achievements—while dressing his most important idea in worn-out garments.

October 27, 2023
Credit Crunch Spells Bad News for Europe

Credit Crunch Spells Bad News for Europe

Europe’s banks are in credit-crunch mode. The ECB’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged is meant to help, but it also raises the white flag on inflation.

October 26, 2023
The U.S. Economy a Year Before the Election, Part I

The U.S. Economy a Year Before the Election, Part I

A year from the 2024 election, commentators battle each other over the state of the U.S. economy. We go beyond the punditry. We have the facts.

October 25, 2023
Biden Speech: Welcome Back to the Cold War

Biden Speech: Welcome Back to the Cold War

With his speech to the nation, President Biden just foreboded a tectonic shift in the American political landscape.

October 20, 2023
EU Profits Tax Could Be Used To Bully Member States

EU Profits Tax Could Be Used To Bully Member States

The proposed EU corporate profits tax will either become a power tool against recalcitrant member states or the most unpredictable cost item in any corporation’s finances.

October 19, 2023
Inflation Comeback: A Challenge for the ECB

Inflation Comeback: A Challenge for the ECB

Europe will be facing a recession. The question is whether or not rising unemployment will come with higher or lower inflation rates—and monetary conservatism or monetary expansion.

October 18, 2023