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.
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
The No-Dollar BRICS Future

The No-Dollar BRICS Future

There is no doubt anymore. The BRICS countries are working hard to dethrone the dollar.

August 24, 2023
Europe in Slow-Moving Recession

Europe in Slow-Moving Recession

In country after country, the economy is getting worse. What can governments do about it?

August 23, 2023
Why Does It Matter How We Define Socialism?

Why Does It Matter How We Define Socialism?

If we don’t define socialism properly, how can we present coherent arguments against the encroachment of government in our lives?

August 21, 2023
Firearms and Freedom

Firearms and Freedom

Rather than trying to restrict the ownership of firearms, we should encourage it.

August 20, 2023
Gold, BRICS, and the Dollar

Gold, BRICS, and the Dollar

The upcoming BRICS summit next week will mark the beginning of a new era. But don’t count out the U.S. dollar just yet.

August 17, 2023
Balanced Budget or Small Government, Part II

Balanced Budget or Small Government, Part II

The only way for a government to be fiscally responsible is to transform government in the image of national conservatism. Hungary offers a good example of how to do it.

August 16, 2023
The Anti-Trump Third Party

The Anti-Trump Third Party

This third party promotes ‘Unity’ and promises to solve problems. In reality, they are walking backwards into the future, focusing their political energy on one thing, and one thing only.

August 13, 2023
Balanced Budget or Small Government? Part I

Balanced Budget or Small Government? Part I

Europe’s conservatives want to be fiscally responsible, but they need to become bolder and address the root cause of government deficits and debt.

August 10, 2023
U.S. Downgrade: Expect More to Come

U.S. Downgrade: Expect More to Come

The U.S. government has suffered its second credit downgrade. Given the reaction from the Biden administration, we can safely predict: this is only the beginning.

August 9, 2023