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.
Fiscal Forecast: Recession or Not?

Fiscal Forecast: Recession or Not?

America is not in a recession. But is one coming? We have the answer.

July 12, 2023
The America Report: A Future Brighter than the Past

The America Report: A Future Brighter than the Past

America is three years away from her 250th birthday. A tarnished nation, sometimes stumbling and grasping for a handle, we still haven’t lost our focus on the future.

July 9, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Sweden in the Euro? Part II

Fiscal Forecast: Sweden in the Euro? Part II

A euro-zone membership would put Sweden on a fast track to a fiscal crisis like the one in the 1990s. That would be bad: the country cannot absorb the fallout from repeating its disastrous mistakes from back then.

July 6, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Sweden in the Euro? Part I

Fiscal Forecast: Sweden in the Euro? Part I

If Sweden were to join the euro, its economy would be less unstable, but more stagnant. The situation for Swedish households and domestic-oriented businesses would go from bad to worse.

July 5, 2023
The America Report: Three Cheers for Conservatism

The America Report: Three Cheers for Conservatism

In its last week before summer break, the U.S. Supreme Court gave conservatives three major victories. Has the Left been defeated now?

July 2, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: When the IMF Destroyed Greece, Part II

Fiscal Forecast: When the IMF Destroyed Greece, Part II

The Greek economy was almost destroyed because politicians prioritized the Greek budget deficit over the Greek economy, and because economists at the IMF were not properly educated.

June 29, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: When the IMF Destroyed Greece, Part I

Fiscal Forecast: When the IMF Destroyed Greece, Part I

The Greek economic disaster a decade ago was totally preventable. It was inflicted upon Greece by arrogant politicians and incompetent economists. If we learn its lesson, we can avoid similar disasters when Europe enters its next recession.

June 28, 2023
The America Report: Conservatism in Practice

The America Report: Conservatism in Practice

Americans for Tax Reform have a new spending reform project. Will it work? Is it ‘conservative enough’? We have the analysis.

June 25, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: The State of the European Economy

Fiscal Forecast: The State of the European Economy

A review of the economies of each of the 27 EU member states.

June 22, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: American Economic Standstill

Fiscal Forecast: American Economic Standstill

A new economic forecast points with near certainty to a U.S. debt crisis in the near future.

June 21, 2023
Looking Forward to the Galactic Era

Looking Forward to the Galactic Era

One day, a government official will announce that the stories are indeed true: his government has for decades been in possession of alien vessels and alien technology. That day will mark the beginning of the galactic era for humanity.

June 19, 2023
The America Report: Abortion and Fiscal Blackmail

The America Report: Abortion and Fiscal Blackmail

With an ideologically aggressive president, and with the states becoming more and more dependent on money from the federal government, the table is set for fiscal blackmail of conservative states. First out: abortion laws.

June 18, 2023