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.
How To Fix the Crumbling German Economy

How To Fix the Crumbling German Economy

A shrinking economy means less tax revenue for the German government. The solution is simple but requires a lot of political courage. Does the Bundestag have that?

December 5, 2024
Why Everyone Needs To Understand Modern Monetary Theory

Why Everyone Needs To Understand Modern Monetary Theory

Modern Monetary Theory is one of the most destructive economic theories ever invented. Its critics have failed to understand it. This needs to change.

December 3, 2024
Trump Rattled by BRICS De-Dollarization Plan

Trump Rattled by BRICS De-Dollarization Plan

While the Biden administration ignored it, BRICS countries devised a plan to undermine the dollar. Trump has vowed to oppose de-dollarization, but can he stop it?

December 2, 2024
The Conservative Case Against ‘Work for Welfare’

The Conservative Case Against ‘Work for Welfare’

Conservatives must stop ceding important policy matters. The growing debate over social benefits is a key opportunity to engage and influence the outcome.

November 28, 2024
EU Economy: Commissioner Gentiloni Humbly Asks for More

EU Economy: Commissioner Gentiloni Humbly Asks for More

The Commission’s economic outlook is a depressing read. But with some hard work, the EU economy can tap into its unleashed economic potential.

November 27, 2024
Trump Has Picked a First-Rate Treasury Boss

Trump Has Picked a First-Rate Treasury Boss

Scott Bessent’s ideas of what the U.S. economy needs reveal a broad understanding of macroeconomics.

November 26, 2024
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

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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

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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