Initial Post: Welcome to Larkin Weblog

Welcome to the Larkin Weblog! I hope to use this blog to generate thoughtful discussions about macroeconomics, politics, current issues, and other world views.

• Will the slump in housing lead to a soft landing or hard landing for the U.S. economy in 2007?
• What will be the impact of the developing Asian economies (China, India, Vietnam, etc.) on the U.S. and Europe?
• How precarious is the U.S. to China trade relationship? Is the trade deficit of any real concern to leading economists (the concerns of politicians need not be discussed here)?
• Where are commodities prices headed over the next 10 years?
• Will Japan's economy flourish, as it recovers from the deflationary cycle and takes advantage of its proximity to developing Asian economies?