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Euros & Dollars: Javier Milei’s War on Inflation

Sven R. Larson February 27, 2024

The president of Argentina wants to make it illegal to print money for budget deficits. Economic theory says he is right, but the politics of the welfare state may get in his way.

Euros & Dollars: Bullets and Benefits in Berlin’s Budget Battle

Sven R. Larson February 23, 2024

The unfolding ideological fight over Germany’s defense funding is a precursor to an American debate over the same issue.

Euros & Dollars: Government Causes Finnish Economic Stagnation

Sven R. Larson January 26, 2024

Finnish unions threaten to strike in February over government cuts to social benefits. They forget the massive, destructive government growth that took place 15 years ago.

A Third of Spaniards Living off the Government

Bridget Ryder January 23, 2024

Figures reveal increasing levels of welfare dependency and a bloated public sector.

Euros & Dollars: Britain Is Losing Brexit

Sven R. Larson January 17, 2024

The British economy has stopped growing. Despite Remainers’ claims, Brexit is not to blame.

Fiscal Authoritarianism

Sven R. Larson November 16, 2023

When government centralizes control over social benefits, it can easily cross the line from democracy to authoritarianism. These three examples, from Russia, Europe, and America, have too much in common for our own comfort.

The EU Taxman Cometh

Sven R. Larson October 12, 2023

The EU wants to levy its own taxes. Here is why that is a bad idea.

Sweden: Gangs Start Health Care Clinics To Commit Welfare Fraud

Robert Semonsen October 2, 2023

Defrauding the Swedish government makes gangs twice as much money as their drug trade.

U.S. 2024: Socialism on the Ballot

Sven R. Larson August 31, 2023

Senator Bernie Sanders, a devout socialist, wants the Democrat party to make a left turn in the next election. Do the Republicans have what it takes to oppose them?

Europe: Stop Falling Behind!

Sven R. Larson August 3, 2023

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

Tag: welfare state

Euros & Dollars: Javier Milei’s War on Inflation

Euros & Dollars: Bullets and Benefits in Berlin’s Budget Battle

A Third of Spaniards Living off the Government

Euros & Dollars: Britain Is Losing Brexit

Fiscal Authoritarianism

The EU Taxman Cometh

Sweden: Gangs Start Health Care Clinics To Commit Welfare Fraud

U.S. 2024: Socialism on the Ballot

Europe: Stop Falling Behind!

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