Sven R. Larson

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 Real Reason for Firing Speaker McCarthy

The Real Reason for Firing Speaker McCarthy

Contrary to what most media outlets tell us, Kevin McCarthy did not lose his speakership over some ethics inquiry into Matt Gaetz. The reason was much bigger than that.

October 8, 2023
A Red Flag for the EU Economy!

A Red Flag for the EU Economy!

It is time for Europe’s lawmakers to act to save their economy from a long, cold, tough winter.

October 5, 2023
The New American Consumer

The New American Consumer

New numbers on U.S. private consumption reveal a tectonic lifestyle shift, one that is likely going to continue in coming years.

October 4, 2023
The U.S. Debt by the Numbers

The U.S. Debt by the Numbers

The U.S. debt keeps growing, and nobody seems to want to stop its growth. But what does the debt actually look like? Who owns it, and what are its components?

September 29, 2023
Sweden: A State on the Brink of Implosion

Sweden: A State on the Brink of Implosion

Facing an overwhelming wave of organized crime, PM Kristersson has found no other solution than to rely on a state’s last resort for asserting its monopoly of force: the military.

September 29, 2023
Republican Debate Was Ron’s Night

Republican Debate Was Ron’s Night

The post-Trump Republican party is here.

September 28, 2023
Stagflation Still a Threat to Europe

Stagflation Still a Threat to Europe

The twin villains of high inflation and high unemployment have not left Europe. They are just taking a nap under a pile of moderately optimistic economic data.

September 27, 2023
FreeCons, Capitalism, and Corporate Greed

FreeCons, Capitalism, and Corporate Greed

American corporations have been accused of abhorrent child-labor practices. National Conservatives put good before greed. Where do Freedom Conservatives come down?

September 24, 2023
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