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.
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
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