Bad Idea: ECB Cuts Interest Rates Sven R. Larson September 13, 2024 Central banks returning us to very low interest rates could encourage more government debt, risking another inflation episode.
Europe Suffers from a New Kind of Inflation Sven R. Larson July 18, 2024 Economic theory does not recognize ‘structural inflation.’ This is too bad, because it is very likely the main reason why European inflation remains higher than it should be.
Real Interest Rates Return to Normal Sven R. Larson July 16, 2024 Economic stability benefits as interest rates outpace inflation in the U.S. and the euro zone.
Euros & Dollars: Do Not Blame ECB for Lingering Inflation Sven R. Larson July 4, 2024 Inflation varies wildly across the euro zone. Economists have not yet been able to explain why; here is my hypothesis.
Euros & Dollars: Why Do Libertarians Hate the Federal Reserve? Sven R. Larson June 26, 2024 The Mises Institute has gone on an all-out attack against the Federal Reserve. Why don’t they focus on the real problem in our economy?
Euros & Dollars: Stubborn Inflation a Challenge for the Federal Reserve Sven R. Larson June 13, 2024 We can trace some of the persistently high inflation back to the 2020 pandemic. But this time, it has nothing to do with excessive money printing.
Euros & Dollars: Government Makes Inflation a Bigger Problem Sven R. Larson May 16, 2024 There is a distinct reason why inflation does not fall further. I am surprised nobody talks about it.
Euros & Dollars: Beware of Economic Disaster Merchants Sven R. Larson May 14, 2024 What some pundits see as “propping up the bond market” are in reality desperate measures to prevent a major U.S. bank crisis.
Euros & Dollars: Is Sweden Being Prepared for the Euro? Sven R. Larson May 10, 2024 The Swedish Riksbank stands out in international comparison—and not to the advantage of the Swedes.
Euros & Dollars: U.S. Economy Still Growing, but Not for Much Longer Sven R. Larson May 9, 2024 With a mix of consumers and government driving the current economy, the Biden administration may find itself going into the election in a recession.
