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.
Arson Suspected in Finnish Church Fire

Arson Suspected in Finnish Church Fire

The fire started during the church service and was reported to the churchgoers by the pastor. An evacuation ensued but was complicated by ropes used to tie the doors shut.

December 27, 2022
Libertarianism: A Dead End

Libertarianism: A Dead End

Despite clear and unwavering opposition to socialism, the conservative movement remains reluctant to dip its toes into the debate over the welfare state, the foremost vehicle for socialist policies in democratic countries.

December 26, 2022
PM Orbán: Abolish the European Parliament

PM Orbán: Abolish the European Parliament

In place of the current parliament, the Hungarian prime minister envisioned a delegate-based model that would return power over the EU to its member states.

December 23, 2022
Zelensky Visits the United States

Zelensky Visits the United States

The Ukrainian president will address Congress amid its debate over an additional $45 billion in aid for his country in addition to the $65 billion already approved.

December 22, 2022
Swedish Report Highlights Immigrant Racism

Swedish Report Highlights Immigrant Racism

Arabs “simply refused to cook in the same kitchen” as African migrants. To cope with the situation, the shelter furnished the migrants with two kitchens, divided by ethnicity.

December 22, 2022
The Paradox of Capitalism

The Paradox of Capitalism

A capitalist society is not nihilistic. It allows man’s economic virtues to flourish. And yet, without moral guardrails, capitalism becomes its own worst enemy.

December 20, 2022
Central Banks Raise Interest Rates Again

Central Banks Raise Interest Rates Again

The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank both foresee having to continue raising interest rates significantly to roll back inflation to 2%.

December 19, 2022
Hungary: An Economic Assessment

Hungary: An Economic Assessment

The best way to understand the thought leadership behind Hungary’s economic success is to examine the 2016 tax reform, which created perhaps the simplest and most ingenious small-business tax in the world.

December 17, 2022
New Danish Government Plans Big Tax Reform

New Danish Government Plans Big Tax Reform

At the top of their list of priorities is a tax reform with a more generous general exemption for all taxpayers and steeper marginal income taxes.

December 15, 2022
Nepotism Scandal Rocks Swedish Police

Nepotism Scandal Rocks Swedish Police

The controversial appointment is said to have negatively affected the police response to the so-called Koran riots in April.

December 13, 2022
Swedish City Eyes Demographic Planning

Swedish City Eyes Demographic Planning

The goal would be to even out differences between parts of the city in terms of “unemployment, educational level, and crime.”

December 12, 2022
Schengen: The EU Has an Integrity Problem

Schengen: The EU Has an Integrity Problem

When political corruption fills the void left behind by the demised freedom-minded policies of the early union, the EU gradually becomes a burden on the shoulders of the member states, not a platform under their feet. 

December 11, 2022