Leamer says no recession

A distinguished UCLA economist predicts that the U.S. will (narrowly) avoid a recession.

Comments

[EclectEcon]

Odd. Two and half years ago he predicted that the housing bubble would burst, followed by a recession:

http://www.eclectecon.com/posts/1125159000.shtml

[Kevin Brancato]

I find it interesting that UCLA Anderson Forecast holds a conference to release its economic outlook.

http://tinyurl.com/3bmsg7

There is this view that live stage performances will eventually account for more revenue than album and mp3 sales. I guess the same goes for economic forecasters and their forecasts.

[kyle N]

hard to avoid something that is already happening.