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 Day America Became Russia

The Day America Became Russia

The Trump indictment puts the spotlight on a very disturbing trend in American politics: the slow transition of a constitutional republic into a totalitarian state.

March 31, 2023
On the Edge of Civilization

On the Edge of Civilization

Cities that allow the most destructive of human behavior to take over the public space are cities where civilized life as we know it is being marginalized and forced to give way to social fragmentation. Dignity yields to savagery.

March 25, 2023
Banking Crisis: Déjà-Vu All Over Again?

Banking Crisis: Déjà-Vu All Over Again?

Several news sources have raised the volume about a possible systemwide banking crisis. I am not going to contribute to that. In fact, we should all be careful about determining whether or not such a crisis is at hand.

March 22, 2023
Another Mediocre Idea From the Left

Another Mediocre Idea From the Left

Some MEPs want the EU to enforce an “adequate minimum income” across the union. They clearly have not considered the serious economic and moral price tag for their idea.

March 21, 2023
Stop the Global Wealth Tax!

Stop the Global Wealth Tax!

So long as there is something moving in the economy, socialists will always want to subject it to existing taxes. If they can’t do that, they will invent a new tax.

March 16, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank: Fed Starts Printing Money Again

Silicon Valley Bank: Fed Starts Printing Money Again

The Federal Reserve, eager to not let a good crisis go to waste, is using the SVB crisis to quietly turn on the money supply faucet again.

March 14, 2023
How Egoism Causes More Inflation

How Egoism Causes More Inflation

A sensational statement by the Federal Reserve reveals how we are setting ourselves up for another destructive inflation episode.

March 13, 2023
January 6th: In the End, Trump Wins

January 6th: In the End, Trump Wins

The January 6th committee suppressed 41,000 hours of video footage that showed there was no insurrection. Now the truth is out, and the consequences will be formidable.

March 9, 2023
Conservative Policy: The Social Market Economy

Conservative Policy: The Social Market Economy

Transforming conservative theory into policy takes a lot of work. The concept of the ‘social market economy’ is a good tool to make that happen.

March 7, 2023
U.S. Debt Crisis Alert

U.S. Debt Crisis Alert

There are growing signs that the United States is heading for a Greek-style fiscal crisis. It is not imminent, but close enough to cause real worries for anyone interested in the U.S. economy.

March 6, 2023
Killing Innocence: The Anniversary of the Assassination of Olof Palme

Killing Innocence: The Anniversary of the Assassination of Olof Palme

In 1986, an unknown assassin killed the Swedish prime minister. While the country lost its innocence, the murder changed the geostrategic landscape in Northern Europe.

March 1, 2023
Conservative Policy: Retirement Reform

Conservative Policy: Retirement Reform

Conservatism is built on strong theory, but we need more conservative policy practice. It is difficult, but it can be done. Retirement reform is a good example.

February 27, 2023