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.
Denmark Admits Guilt in Abducting Inuit Children in 1950s

Denmark Admits Guilt in Abducting Inuit Children in 1950s

The Danish government has settled a lawsuit from a group of Inuit, ethnic Greenlanders, who were removed from their home territory by Danish authorities in 1951 as part of a social experiment. According to KNR, the Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation, six of the children who are still alive will each receive DKK 250,000 (€32,500). A total […]

March 2, 2022
Tesla Sued by Green Activists over Berlin Factory

Tesla Sued by Green Activists over Berlin Factory

Once Tesla obtains final approval to open the Berlin factory, it plans to roll out 500,000 vehicles per year, including Model Ys which would replace the ones imported from China for sale on the European market.

February 24, 2022
China’s African Adventure May Soon be Over

China’s African Adventure May Soon be Over

It looks like the Chinese are beginning to suffer the consequences of their own central economic planning model.

February 24, 2022
U.S. Interest Rates Rise while Euro Zone Stays Flat

U.S. Interest Rates Rise while Euro Zone Stays Flat

The ECB has thus far stayed committed to low, steady interest rates. But there is growing anticipation of a rate increase by the ECB during 2022.

February 23, 2022
Swedish PM Says No to Ukrainian Refugees

Swedish PM Says No to Ukrainian Refugees

On Friday February 18th, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson explained that in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sweden will “not be a major recipient” of Ukrainian refugees. Her statement came on the heels of reports that, according to the Christian Science Monitor, Countries in Eastern Europe are making preparations for potentially hundreds […]

February 23, 2022
The Case for Conservative Democracy

The Case for Conservative Democracy

It is time to discuss a conservative replacement for liberal democracy.

February 22, 2022
Inflation Persistent in the Euro Zone

Inflation Persistent in the Euro Zone

Reflecting concerns for continued high inflation, a survey of professional forecasters published by the ECB showed a considerable 1.1 percentage-point rise in expected euro-zone inflation for the first quarter of 2022.

February 17, 2022
U.S. Spy Scandal Could Be Bigger than Watergate

U.S. Spy Scandal Could Be Bigger than Watergate

After Trump took office as president, the alleged server infiltration by Clinton’s lawyers targeted the White House. The purpose, according to Special Counsel Durham, was to build a false narrative accusing Trump of collaborating with the Russian government in order to win the 2016 election. 

February 16, 2022
Sweden: Charges Pending for Unapproved Research

Sweden: Charges Pending for Unapproved Research

Dr. Sundquist published research that a common factor among the majority of rape convicts was immigrant background. She is now under investigation because those findings had not been ‘pre-approved’ by the government.

February 16, 2022
Populism: A Word without Meaning

Populism: A Word without Meaning

Populism is a term often used to criticize conservatives. But when we take a closer look, those who use it don’t bother to define it. In fact, a closer look suggests that the term has no meaning of its own. All it means is—democracy.

February 16, 2022
Islamist Party Likely to Win Seats in Swedish Parliament

Islamist Party Likely to Win Seats in Swedish Parliament

There is nothing dramatic per se about a new party in the Riksdag. What is unique about the new party Nyans emerging in the 2022 election cycle is that it springs from the Islamist environment in Sweden.

February 13, 2022
Long Waiting Lists at Danish and British Hospitals

Long Waiting Lists at Danish and British Hospitals

Denmark and the UK have recently reported serious health care backlogs. Waiting lists are normally longer in countries where government has the main, or all, responsibility for funding health care.

February 12, 2022