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.
Too Young to Lead

Too Young to Lead

The point with the minimum age is not the number, but the notion that statesmanship is a slowly acquired asset. It takes time to build the experience, the skills, and all the intangible qualities that the leader of a nation must possess.

August 27, 2022
Danish Terror Suspects Face Court

Danish Terror Suspects Face Court

According to the newspaper BT, this is one of the largest terror-related court cases in Danish history.

August 26, 2022
Macron Forsees ‘End of Abundance’

Macron Forsees ‘End of Abundance’

Disconnecting wifi and household appliances, while reducing energy-consuming climate control mechanisms may come under a Macron-declared ‘end of abundance.’

August 26, 2022
Socialism in the Constitution

Socialism in the Constitution

It is time for conservatives to realize just how deviously the socialist side has moved the fence and redrawn the map.

August 25, 2022
EU Expects More Greek Reforms

EU Expects More Greek Reforms

The Greek government is also expected to complete reforms “by the autumn of this year” in a number of sectors, including the financial system, the justice system, and primary health care.

August 25, 2022
Swedes Face Tough Election in September

Swedes Face Tough Election in September

Since the last election, which was held in September 2018, Sweden has been through three episodes of open political instability.

August 22, 2022
Understanding Monetary Inflation

Understanding Monetary Inflation

All we need is for our governments to make one error, and the inflation powder keg explodes.

August 18, 2022
Kosovo Fights over Headscarf Ban

Kosovo Fights over Headscarf Ban

Prime Minister Kurti explained that “there should not be a difference between the headscarf and other religious elements” in public life.

August 17, 2022
Denmark To Beef Up Baltic Sea-Air Defense

Denmark To Beef Up Baltic Sea-Air Defense

Due to heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea region, local political leadership of Bornholm, Denmark, demands full time presence, with around-the-clock response capability.

August 16, 2022
Swedish PM: Abolish Probable Cause

Swedish PM: Abolish Probable Cause

News outlets downplayed the prime minister’s proposal to give police “expanded jurisdiction” to seize illegal weapons from members of criminal gangs.

August 16, 2022
Sweden Still Facing NATO Obstacles

Sweden Still Facing NATO Obstacles

NATO expansion into the Nordic region of Europe could unnecessarily escalate tensions with Russia. In doing so, the expansion could cause a conflict which would not be in the interest of the United States.

August 13, 2022
Hungary Fines Ryanair over Profit Tax

Hungary Fines Ryanair over Profit Tax

Ryanair responded to the penalty by pointing to EU law, which permits airfare pricing within the union “without interference from national governments.”

August 11, 2022