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Why Does It Matter How We Define Socialism?

If we don’t define socialism properly, how can we present coherent arguments against the encroachment of government in our lives?

Sven R. Larson August 21, 2023

Climate Alarmism: A New Political Weapon?

The ecological issue—a ‘green deal’ driving up energy bills; implementing driving prohibitions in cities; condemning cars before their time; making homes unfit to rent or sell—will be at the heart of the European elections next spring.

Hélène de Lauzun August 19, 2023

Europe’s Climate Consensus Is Unraveling

The European Union’s drive for ever more intrusive regulations to combat climate change are being met with resistance from member states. Despite the Commission’s best efforts to push the Green Deal, exorbitant economic costs and voter discontent has sparked a renewed interest in nuclear energy.

Pieter Cleppe August 18, 2023

Gold, BRICS, and the Dollar

The upcoming BRICS summit next week will mark the beginning of a new era. But don’t count out the U.S. dollar just yet.

Sven R. Larson August 17, 2023

Balanced Budget or Small Government, Part II

The only way for a government to be fiscally responsible is to transform government in the image of national conservatism. Hungary offers a good example of how to do it.

Sven R. Larson August 16, 2023

Balanced Budget or Small Government? Part I

Europe’s conservatives want to be fiscally responsible, but they need to become bolder and address the root cause of government deficits and debt.

Sven R. Larson August 10, 2023

U.S. Downgrade: Expect More to Come

The U.S. government has suffered its second credit downgrade. Given the reaction from the Biden administration, we can safely predict: this is only the beginning.

Sven R. Larson August 9, 2023

Europe: Stop Falling Behind!

Europe’s economy is falling behind America, and the gap is getting big. The reason is obvious, and so is the solution.

Sven R. Larson August 3, 2023

U.S. Economy Is on the Move

Good news! America has avoided a recession. But the Federal Reserve can still make one happen.

Sven R. Larson August 2, 2023

A Fiscal Crisis Hits America

There is this notion that America will never face a fiscal crisis of the kind other countries have fallen victim to. This notion is dead wrong. Here is what an American fiscal crisis can look like.

Sven R. Larson July 27, 2023