Sven R. Larson est un économiste politique et analyste des politiques dont le travail explore la politique budgétaire, l'État-providence et la liberté économique. Il étudie le rôle de l'État-providence dans la crise économique européenne et l'application des principes du libre marché. Ses analyses contribuent aux discussions sur l'efficacité et l'impact des interventions de l'État sur la prospérité économique. Les publications de Larson s'adressent à ceux qui s'intéressent à une compréhension plus approfondie des systèmes économiques et de leurs ramifications sociales.
A Path to Limited Government that Won't Leave the Poor Behind
Amidst a looming fiscal crisis, the book outlines a five-step plan to avert a debt disaster that could lead America into severe austerity measures, particularly impacting the poor. Sven R. Larson emphasizes the urgency of action to restore economic prosperity and offers practical solutions to navigate the financial challenges facing the nation.
The book presents a moral argument for America to return to the Christian, libertarian values of the Founding Fathers, emphasizing the importance of liberty and responsible citizenship. It warns against the nation's shift towards an egalitarian welfare state focused on social justice, suggesting that this change threatens the core principles of freedom. The author, a Swedish immigrant, outlines a path back to liberty through faith and practical policy reforms, urging citizens to embrace their responsibilities to safeguard their freedoms.
Set in a dystopian world under a tyrannical regime, the story follows Armo Torndale, a senior officer who begins to question his loyalty after witnessing the brutal murder of an innocent woman. Disillusioned by the oppression around him, he abandons his privileged life to lead a group of freedom seekers on a perilous journey. Their only hope lies in reaching a mountaintop to await rescue from the Danori, an alien race. As they face dire hardships and dwindling supplies, the tyrant dispatches commandos to eliminate them, intensifying their struggle for survival.
Examining socialism as an ideology rather than a mere label, this book traces its roots to Karl Marx and explores the complex relationship between socialism and democracy. It challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh analysis of how these concepts have shaped political thought and practice in Europe and America. By delving into their uneasy coexistence, the author raises critical questions about the implications for America's future, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in political theory.
Acknowledgements -- The problem -- Where it all started -- The Swedish roots of the American welfare state -- Exporting egalitarianism to America -- Problem 1: Fiscal eugenics -- Problem 2: Slow growth -- Problem 3: Government debt -- Conclusion -- Reference list -- Index