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.
New Budget, New Spring for Sweden

New Budget, New Spring for Sweden

The Swedish government’s budget is thoughtful, intelligent, and well balanced. Let’s see if it also can deliver as promised.

September 22, 2023
America Has Borrowed $2 Trillion in One Year

America Has Borrowed $2 Trillion in One Year

In the world of public finance, we call this ‘rocketing your country into a fiscal crisis.’

September 20, 2023
UAW Strike: A Challenge to Biden

UAW Strike: A Challenge to Biden

With working-class voters increasingly looking to Republicans on election day, the UAW simply cannot remain glued to the Democratic Party and expect to survive as an organization.

September 17, 2023
The Myth of Capitalist Exploitation

The Myth of Capitalist Exploitation

The concept of exploitation is deployed by socialists in the public discourse to force conservatives into renouncing capitalism altogether.

September 14, 2023
Bidenomics: A Trainwreck for the U.S. Economy

Bidenomics: A Trainwreck for the U.S. Economy

Biden’s immigration policy and his bad fiscal management could create a depression worse than the 1930s.

September 13, 2023
The Hypocrisy of the Left

The Hypocrisy of the Left

People on the left are extremely self-centered. That explains why this elected Democratic party representative in Minneapolis did not see her own monumental hypocrisy.

September 10, 2023
Biden’s Open Border Saturates Labor Market

Biden’s Open Border Saturates Labor Market

U.S. unemployment is rising, but this does not mean a recession is coming. Immigration is causing a recession mirage.

September 8, 2023
Business Boom: Germany Wants to Cut Red Tape

Business Boom: Germany Wants to Cut Red Tape

The German government want to deregulate to boost business. Let’s hope they do it right!

September 6, 2023
The Legal Battle for the Next President

The Legal Battle for the Next President

Republicans are talking about impeaching Biden. Meanwhile, Biden’s justice machine is indicting Trump. Who will actually be on the ballot next year?

September 3, 2023
U.S. 2024: Socialism on the Ballot

U.S. 2024: Socialism on the Ballot

Senator Bernie Sanders, a devout socialist, wants the Democrat party to make a left turn in the next election. Do the Republicans have what it takes to oppose them?

August 31, 2023
Socialism According to the Socialists

Socialism According to the Socialists

When socialists tell us what their ideology is all about, we had better listen.

August 29, 2023
Republican Debate: The Neocons Are Back in Town

Republican Debate: The Neocons Are Back in Town

The battle for control over the GOP is in full swing. The old establishment are dead set on taking back the party from the MAGA Trumpers.

August 25, 2023