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.
Euro Weakens vs. Ruble

Euro Weakens vs. Ruble

In the first quarter of this year, the euro area ran a combined trade and financial deficit vs. Russia of €-26 billion. Only the deficit vs. China was bigger, at €-38.8 billion.

July 13, 2022
U.S. Ends Tax Treaty with Hungary

U.S. Ends Tax Treaty with Hungary

Hungary is the last holdout among the 27 members of the European Union, thus blocking Brussels from implementing the tax-cartel minimum rate.

July 12, 2022
Stagflation Alert!

Stagflation Alert!

There are three reasons why stagflation is happening. The most compelling evidence is in some unique data that economists often ignore.

July 11, 2022
Conservative Success in Two Charts

Conservative Success in Two Charts

We conservatives often identify ourselves by a set of principles and values: we honor family, faith, country, and tradition. The

July 7, 2022
Euro Zone Inflation Ticks Up in June

Euro Zone Inflation Ticks Up in June

Inflation in energy prices are showing signs of stabilizing; consumer-price inflation is near or at its peak.

July 5, 2022
Deadly Shootout on Hungarian Border

Deadly Shootout on Hungarian Border

So long as Germany, Sweden, and Netherlands remain profitable destinations for human trafficking, violence related to human smuggling from Eastern Europe will continue.

July 5, 2022
Danish Mass Shooter Had Mental Health Problems

Danish Mass Shooter Had Mental Health Problems

The 22-year-old shooter is known to the mental-health system. He tried, unsuccessfully, to contact a crisis line shortly before the shooting.

July 5, 2022
American Politics That May Affect Europe

American Politics That May Affect Europe

While big-drama issues proceeding from the Supreme Court make their way through the news cycle, an even bigger news story is quietly gaining speed. It is about President Biden and his weakening health.

July 4, 2022
First Step: China Starts Dollar Takedown

First Step: China Starts Dollar Takedown

Introducing the Renminbi Liquidity Arrangement (RLA), which is aimed squarely at supplanting the dollar.

July 2, 2022
Sanctions Force Russia Debt Payment Default

Sanctions Force Russia Debt Payment Default

The default has been reported as “mostly symbolic” of “the worst economic contraction” in Russia in many years; Russian President Vladimir Putin has a different account of the Russian economy.

June 29, 2022
EU Wants Brussels Friendly Schools

EU Wants Brussels Friendly Schools

In keeping with the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU seeks to take a lead in how children are educated about the EU, its history, and why it exists, and to develop an EU-wide and euro-centric approach to education.

June 29, 2022
NATO Summit Unlikely to Break Expansion Stalemate

NATO Summit Unlikely to Break Expansion Stalemate

One indication as to which way the negotiations are moving relies on whether or not the Swedish and Finnish representatives will be allowed to participate in the NATO proceedings without the right to vote, or be forced to wait outside.

June 28, 2022