INflation or DEflation?
Concerns have been raised by some that the COVID-19 recession will lead…
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.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 coronavirus spooked the markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost…
The Challenge of Road Funding
It is widely believed that an additional $2 billion per year is…
The Michigan Economy in 2019
As I discussed in my January column, the U.S. economy was strong…
How Did the U.S. Economy Do in 2019?
The U.S. economy had a good year. Despite numerous pronouncements that a…
The Economic Impact of the UAW-GM Strike
The UAW-GM strike that began on September 15 and ended on October…
Why Did the UAW-GM Strike Last So Long?
The UAW-GM strike lasted 31 days before a tentative agreement was reached.…
Is a Recession Around the Corner?
There is anxiety that a recession is around the corner. According to…
Why the U.S./China Trade Dispute is Unlikely to be Permanent
President Trump recently escalated the trade dispute with China by imposing new…
Reform the College Admission Process
In the modern labor market, a college degree is increasing in importance.…