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.
Is A Recession Really Coming?

Is A Recession Really Coming?

Although some countries have recovered, overall economic activity has been disappointing. To make matters worse, a closer look at capital formation—a.k.a., business investments—and consumer spending suggest that a recession is in fact just around the corner.

December 5, 2022
Anti-Trump Republicans Ready to Part with Conservatives

Anti-Trump Republicans Ready to Part with Conservatives

Neoconservative ideology is on a collision course with traditional conservatism. Where the former wants a more centralized government, the latter seeks solutions that strengthen local communities and give people as much power over their own lives as possible.

December 4, 2022
SAS Airline Bleeding Money

SAS Airline Bleeding Money

The loss for SAS is severe, but other airlines, among them Lufthansa, Air France, Ryanair, and Norwegian, made a profit in the last quarter.

December 2, 2022
The Subjugation of Democracy, Part II

The Subjugation of Democracy, Part II

Individual citizens cannot be trusted to understand ideologies. They must be guided, Ebeling explains, by “collective epistemic agents.” But what knowledge are these agents supposed to help citizens gain?

November 29, 2022
Virtue Failure by Leftist Actress

Virtue Failure by Leftist Actress

Numerous commentators pointed out the ironic aspect of her act of virtue signaling. One commentator noted VW’s history with using Jewish forced labor during World War II.

November 29, 2022
Swedish Central Bank Raises Interest Rate

Swedish Central Bank Raises Interest Rate

The Riksbank warns of further increases, predicting a lead interest rate at 3% early next year.

November 26, 2022
Transatlantic Trade Tensions on the Rise

Transatlantic Trade Tensions on the Rise

While the cost of doing business in Europe has increased dramatically in the last year, the euro has also lost value against the dollar. The depreciation benefits euro-zone exports to America.

November 24, 2022
Can Trump Win Again?

Can Trump Win Again?

Whichever candidates Trump will face in the 2024 presidential primary elections, they will be tough contenders. Running for president is not for the faint of heart.

November 23, 2022
End of Inflation in Sight

End of Inflation in Sight

Some forecasters believe that inflation will persist for an extended period of time. I disagree, and if the signs of an inflation peak are as strong as I believe they are, then Europe could be out of this inflation episode before next summer.

November 22, 2022
Struggling Disney Fires CEO

Struggling Disney Fires CEO

Chapek vowed to donate $5 million of the company’s money to a campaign that promotes gender transition for children.

November 22, 2022
Finnish Solo Sailor in Shipwreck is Rescued

Finnish Solo Sailor in Shipwreck is Rescued

According to the website of Yachting Monthly, Lehtinen escaped the sinking boat by activating an emergency life raft as well as his personal locator beacon.

November 19, 2022
The Subjugation of Democracy Part I

The Subjugation of Democracy Part I

The term ‘democracy’ no longer refers to a system of government held above ideological bias. Increasingly, it is being misused as a synonym for an election won by ‘the preferred ideology.’ That ideology is socialism.

November 16, 2022