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.
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
Fiscal Forecast: How To Identify a Recession

Fiscal Forecast: How To Identify a Recession

There was a lot of media attention recently to Germany being in a recession. The only problem is that those who said so, were wrong. Here is why.

June 15, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Budget Deficits Threaten NATO

Fiscal Forecast: Budget Deficits Threaten NATO

How is NATO going to respond to the problem with its rapidly depleting stockpiles of military hardware? They can’t spend more money.

June 14, 2023
The America Report: Biden, Ukraine, and Diversion Politics

The America Report: Biden, Ukraine, and Diversion Politics

There is a practice in the affairs of government as old as government itself: diversion politics. When a political leader is under scrutiny for missteps or failed leadership, it is a good time to create a distraction.

June 9, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Should Hungary Join the Euro?

Fiscal Forecast: Should Hungary Join the Euro?

Judging from the comments by central bank president György Matolcsy, Hungary could join the euro in 2030 or soon thereafter. Would such a membership be good for Hungary?

June 8, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: The Degrowth Delusion

Fiscal Forecast: The Degrowth Delusion

There are those who want to force humanity into ‘degrowth.’ That is a dangerous path to go down, and it is unnecessary. Our capitalist economy is becoming more and more efficient over time. In short, it is doing more with less.

June 7, 2023
The America Report: Another Hat in the Ring

The America Report: Another Hat in the Ring

Liz Cheney will not be able to navigate an entire presidential campaign without at some point deciding if she wants to protect women or those who think they are women.

June 4, 2023
Fiscal Forecast: Debt and De-Dollarization, Part II

Fiscal Forecast: Debt and De-Dollarization, Part II

Can the U.S. government and its allies prevent a determined group of countries from de-dollarizing and significantly hurting the U.S. economy in the process? How would de-dollarization be affected if the unthinkable happens and Russia wins in Ukraine?

June 1, 2023