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.
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
Trump, Navalny, Biden, Putin, and 2024

Trump, Navalny, Biden, Putin, and 2024

The latest indictment against Trump makes it look as if President Biden, like President Putin, is trying to silence a political opponent. If one of them is a totalitarian, isn’t the other as well?

August 6, 2023
Bank of England Hikes Interest Rate

Bank of England Hikes Interest Rate

The Bank of England anticipates that economic policy will successfully reduce inflation by half in the British economy before the end of this year.

August 4, 2023
Europe: Stop Falling Behind!

Europe: Stop Falling Behind!

Europe’s economy is falling behind America, and the gap is getting big. The reason is obvious, and so is the solution.

August 3, 2023
U.S. Economy Is on the Move

U.S. Economy Is on the Move

Good news! America has avoided a recession. But the Federal Reserve can still make one happen.

August 2, 2023
The America Report: UFOs in Congress

The America Report: UFOs in Congress

Has the U.S. government had direct contact with aliens?

July 30, 2023
A Fiscal Crisis Hits America

A Fiscal Crisis Hits America

There is this notion that America will never face a fiscal crisis of the kind other countries have fallen victim to. This notion is dead wrong. Here is what an American fiscal crisis can look like.

July 27, 2023
Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian Economy

Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian Economy

The Hungarian economy has a lot going for it, but can it handle a big budget deficit and high inflation?

July 26, 2023
The America Report: Democrats and Moral Depravity

The America Report: Democrats and Moral Depravity

When movie critics across mainstream media dismiss Sound of Freedom in unison, and when they are so quick to associate it with QAnon, I am left wondering if this movie and that conspiracy theory hit too close to home for their comfort.

July 23, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Europe’s Big Economic Problem

Fiscal Forecast: Europe’s Big Economic Problem

Europe is stuck in unending economic stagnation. Everything suffers, from family budgets to health care to green policies. But there is a way back to growth and prosperity.

July 20, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Trouble in the U.S. Debt Market

Fiscal Forecast: Trouble in the U.S. Debt Market

The U.S. government is doing everything wrong with its finances. Its current debt management strategy is downright stupid. Are they trying to fabricate a fiscal crisis?

July 19, 2023