Sven R. Larson

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.
What Are the Anti-Trumpers Trying to Hide?

What Are the Anti-Trumpers Trying to Hide?

They sued him. They said he would become a dictator. Now they say he must be taken off the ballot. What are Donald Trump’s enemies so afraid of?

December 31, 2023
Euros & Dollars: A Hard Look at the Economy in 2024

Euros & Dollars: A Hard Look at the Economy in 2024

Next year is shaping up to be tough, both for the euro zone and European countries outside of it. How bad will the recession be? Our forecast goes beyond conventional economic wisdom to find out.

December 30, 2023
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Facing Fatal Fiscal Choice in 2024

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Facing Fatal Fiscal Choice in 2024

The U.S. Congress must make a choice—and make it now. Do they want to play fiscal defense and let the debt grow? Or do they want to play fiscal offense and solve the problem for good?

December 29, 2023
Euros & Dollars: How Europe Abandoned Monetary Conservatism

Euros & Dollars: How Europe Abandoned Monetary Conservatism

What can the past 20 years tell us about Europe’s economic future?

December 28, 2023
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Congress Wasted Another Year

Euros & Dollars: U.S. Congress Wasted Another Year

The growth in debt will only stop when the U.S. government is struck by a real fiscal crisis. Nothing else will work.

December 27, 2023
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