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.
Brussels Opens Path to ‘Fiscal Fascism’

Brussels Opens Path to ‘Fiscal Fascism’

The EU wants to make member-state funds conditional. This is a political bombshell that could wreak havoc on political diversity and national sovereignty.

November 22, 2024
Businesses Are Losing Faith in Europe

Businesses Are Losing Faith in Europe

Less money is spent on forming Europe’s economic future, and the outlook is even worse.

November 20, 2024
Trump’s DOGE: Be Careful What You Wish For

Trump’s DOGE: Be Careful What You Wish For

Trump’s new efficiency-focused operation has already made a big media splash. But their ambitions and their numbers don’t add up.

November 19, 2024
Investors Ride the Trump Wave From the EU to the U.S.

Investors Ride the Trump Wave From the EU to the U.S.

We may be witnessing the first signs of a major America-bound exodus of investment capital from Europe.

November 16, 2024
How the Debt Brake Broke the German Government

How the Debt Brake Broke the German Government

Olaf Scholz’s government fell on a stumbling block that was placed in his way by none other than Angela Merkel.

November 13, 2024
The Curse of Lower Interest Rates

The Curse of Lower Interest Rates

A legitimate concern is that governments will go back to money printing as a way to fund their deficits. Central bank rate cuts encourage this.

November 12, 2024
How Trump Could Help the EU Economy

How Trump Could Help the EU Economy

Europe should expect a mix of positive and negative effects from a Trump presidency. With a little luck, the positive effects will outweigh the negative ones.

November 8, 2024
America’s Moral Victory Over the War Machine

America’s Moral Victory Over the War Machine

After years of vitriolic hatred against Trump, can the neocons now please just shut up and let Trump build the future our kids need?

November 7, 2024
ECB’s Lagarde Fails To Explain Why EU Falls Behind

ECB’s Lagarde Fails To Explain Why EU Falls Behind

Although the central bank president makes some salient points, they do not add up to the really big reason why Europe keeps falling economically behind America.

November 6, 2024
Biden Administration Puts Out Pure Fantasy GDP Numbers

Biden Administration Puts Out Pure Fantasy GDP Numbers

This is quite possibly the worst case I have seen of statistical malpractice by a reputable statistics agency.

November 1, 2024
Facts and Fiction in the British Budget Battle

Facts and Fiction in the British Budget Battle

While proposing fiscal austerity, the Labour government hopes to revive the British economy. For a number of reasons, this will not work.

October 30, 2024
Budget Deficits Threaten European Interest Rates

Budget Deficits Threaten European Interest Rates

Interest rates continue to decline in Europe, but investors should be aware. The calm in the markets today could precipitate a storm tomorrow.

October 29, 2024