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 Harm of Anti-Nationalism

The Harm of Anti-Nationalism

National conservatism fosters political leaders who love their country more than they love themselves. That makes national conservatism unique among political ideologies.

February 26, 2023
Good Economic News From America

Good Economic News From America

In three simple steps, Europe’s lawmakers can save the continent from stagflation and economic misery.

February 19, 2023
Who Is Nikki Haley?

Who Is Nikki Haley?

A governor and ambassador, Nikki Haley is very experienced. But what makes her stand out in a potential field of remarkable competitors for the presidency?

February 16, 2023
Learn To Love the High Interest Rates

Learn To Love the High Interest Rates

Either we live with high-interest rates today, or we put our very prosperity in stagflation-driven jeopardy.

February 14, 2023
Closing Time for Free Speech

Closing Time for Free Speech

As national security trumps individual freedom, Sweden will curtail freedom of speech piecemeal, like death from a thousand cuts.

February 10, 2023
America’s Path to Fiscal Conservatism

America’s Path to Fiscal Conservatism

Three think tanks, three ideas for fiscal reform. Only one can be right.

February 7, 2023
How An Inverted Yield Curve Is Good News

How An Inverted Yield Curve Is Good News

When you get less money on long-term investments than on short-term ones, it is good news for the economy.

February 4, 2023
Inflation Drops in Euro Zone

Inflation Drops in Euro Zone

Energy price inflation is tapering off, but when it comes to food, the news is not so good.

February 3, 2023
Organ Donations: Danes Debate Implied Consent

Organ Donations: Danes Debate Implied Consent

The ‘soft deselection model’ brought forward by the minister of health would make all Danish citizens organ donors by default.

January 31, 2023
Should Conservatives Care About Inequality?

Should Conservatives Care About Inequality?

What should concern us, is the fact that government is trying to artificially reduce income differences, and in doing so is artificially expanding differences in wealth.

January 30, 2023
Activist Vows to Burn Koran Every Week

Activist Vows to Burn Koran Every Week

The Turkish government called in the Danish ambassador to Ankara to discuss Mr. Paludan’s actions.

January 28, 2023
Ban on Begging a Hot Topic in Sweden

Ban on Begging a Hot Topic in Sweden

Riksdag member Anna Starbrink’s pledge to vote against a national panhandling law, at any stage of the legislative process, reduces the coalition majority from 176-173 to 175-174.

January 27, 2023