Relief from the Reserve?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was included in the 1975 Energy Policy…
Author Dr. Christopher Douglas
Dr. Christopher Douglas
Dr. Christopher Douglas came to the University of Michigan-Flint in 2006. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Economics from Michigan Technological University in 2001, and his Ph.D. in Economics from Michigan State University in 2007. As Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics, he teaches Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, International Economics, Public Finance, and Sports Economics.
Economic Consequences of the Ukraine-Russia War
Hopefully by the time this is published, the war will be over…
The Federal Reserve is Failing Its Dual Mandate
The “Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act” named after Senator Hubert Humphrey and Representative…
Why Are Workers Quitting?
Labor market shortages do not appear to be improving and in fact,…
A 2021 Economic Wrap-Up
If the 2021 economy could be summarized in one word, I would…
Why Taming Inflation Will Be Hard
In October, inflation was running at 6.2%, which is three times higher…
The Debt Ceiling, Yet Again
In the March 2019 issue of My City Magazine, I discussed the…
What Causes Inflation?
Inflation is a concern. Consumer prices increased by nearly 6% between June…
The Eviction Moratorium
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recently announced an extension…
Labor Market Shortages
Job openings are everywhere. One cannot drive down a street without seeing…