Sven R. Larson

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.
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
Xi, Biden in Candid Talks at G20

Xi, Biden in Candid Talks at G20

Unsurprisingly, Taiwan was the most tense subject of conversation.

November 16, 2022
What If It’s True?

What If It’s True?

The U.S. government currently appears to be engaged in a slow-paced disclosure program. It is time for the rest of us to entertain the possibility that UFOs are extraterrestrial.

November 14, 2022
Why Did Republicans Not Do Better?

Why Did Republicans Not Do Better?

We cannot know for certain what the outcome of the election will be; the very fact that there will be recounts only gives more weight to the “what happened?” question.

November 9, 2022
The Biden Debacle

The Biden Debacle

Biden has become such a problem for the Democrats that some candidates have quietly asked him not to come and stump for them in their local races. His appearances would lose more voters than they would gain.

November 8, 2022
One Reform Can Save the Swedish Economy

One Reform Can Save the Swedish Economy

To cut the Gordian Knot constraining the Swedish economy, I suggest repealing the long-standing ‘fiscal framework’ that currently dictates how the Swedish Parliament conducts fiscal policy.

November 7, 2022
No Amnesty! An Open Letter to a Totalitarian Apologist

No Amnesty! An Open Letter to a Totalitarian Apologist

I will tell you right away, professor Oster: there will be no amnesty. Not a chance. And here is why.

November 6, 2022
Nordic Countries Open to Nuclear Weapons

Nordic Countries Open to Nuclear Weapons

Sweden has actively opposed nuclear weapons within its borders since signing the UN-negotiated Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 1968.

November 4, 2022