John Gustavsson works as a policy adviser in the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. John holds a MSc in Behavioral economics from the University of Nottingham and is currently pursuing a PhD in Economics at Maynooth University, Ireland. He was born in 1991 in Sweden and grew up in Örnsköldsvik, a city in one of the most left-winged regions in one of the most left-winged countries of the world. Despite - or maybe because of - having been raised in this environment, John grew up to become a fiscal, social and foreign policy conservative. He became interested in politics at the young age of 10 and has followed American politics since 2004. Here at Caffeinated Thoughts, John provides commentary on a wide range of economic and European issues
Gustavsson: QAnon, and When Prophecy Fails
John Gustavsson: It is important to view Q not first and foremost as a political movement, but as a mass delusion best explained and viewed through the lens of psychology.
Gustavsson: Scientific Journals Should Not Endorse Political Candidates
John Gustavsson: Former Vice President Joe Biden should firmly denounce the endorsements of scientific journals – not so much for his sake, but for the sake of academia.
The Irish Abortion Referendum: The Fight To Save The 8th
On Friday, May 25th Ireland will vote on whether or not to remove the 8th amendment that bans abortion unless the woman’s life is threatened. John Gustavsson who is in Ireland canvassing for the pro-life cause gives an update.
On the 25th of May Ireland will hold a referendum on whether or not to repeal the 8th amendment, otherwise known as the ProLife amendment which is responsible for banning abortion in Ireland under virtually all circumstances.
John Gustavsson: Donald Trump announced an intention to slap a 25 % tariff on steel imports, as well as a 10 % tariff on aluminum imports. This may very well be his worst idea yet – and that’s saying something!
John Gustavsson: Apart from certain policy changes, here are a few ideas on how the GOP can ensure that its presidential ticket remains forever clown-free.
Cultural Pollution: Why Economists Are Wrong About Immigration
John Gustavsson explains why unlimited immigration, what is currently seen in Western Europe and in the United States, has a negative impact on the economy.
