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: 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
Fiscal Forecast: Debt and De-Dollarization, Part I

Fiscal Forecast: Debt and De-Dollarization, Part I

The new debt-ceiling deal has its merits, but it also kicks the big spending reform can down the road. It also ignores the broader threat to the U.S. economy: de-dollarization. On that front, there is one event that could end dollar hegemony with one stroke of the pen.

May 30, 2023
The America Report: Republicans for President

The America Report: Republicans for President

Today, Donald Trump is far ahead in the opinion polls for the 2024 Republican presidential candidate. But Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, and others will make sure that there is no such thing as an inevitable frontrunner.

May 28, 2023
No German Recession (Not Yet)

No German Recession (Not Yet)

Based on Eurostat numbers, it is inaccurate to declare the German economy in recession.

May 26, 2023
Fiscal Forecast Europe: Is Inflation Here to Stay?

Fiscal Forecast Europe: Is Inflation Here to Stay?

If neither wages nor energy prices can explain why the ECB is right in being concerned about persistent inflation, then what can explain it? There is a candidate that nobody wants to talk about: taxes.

May 25, 2023
Fiscal Forecast America: How to Predict a Debt Crisis

Fiscal Forecast America: How to Predict a Debt Crisis

We will only get one chance to save America from the abyss of a debt crisis. Let us make sure we get it right on day one.

May 24, 2023
The America Report: <br>The Race for 2024, Part I

The America Report: <br>The Race for 2024, Part I

Trump is the Republican frontrunner for 2024. He has a lot going for himself, but at the end of the day, can he win?

May 21, 2023
The Communist Coward

The Communist Coward

The one question that Christianity-hating MEP Malin Björk does not want to ask is: what would replace Western society if she got what she wanted? A new Soviet Union? An Islamic caliphate? In which of these would Malin Björk be treated better than in the very Western society for which she has such deep disdain?

May 20, 2023
Fiscal Forecast Europe: Stop the Taxman!

Fiscal Forecast Europe: Stop the Taxman!

The overall trend in the European economy points in the wrong direction. Therefore, it is a very bad idea to raise any taxes in the EU. It does not matter that the taxes the EU has proposed will fail to generate the revenue that the MEP tax grabbers are hoping for.

May 18, 2023
Fiscal Forecast America: How a Debt Default Happens

Fiscal Forecast America: How a Debt Default Happens

Politicians are known for two things: they never do what they should, and they always do what they shouldn’t. First, they do not prevent a debt crisis, then they aggravate it.

May 17, 2023