The Debt Ceiling
The federal government was shut down from December 22, 2018 until…
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.
Are We Due for a Recession?
The stock market ended 2018 down seven percent for the year,…
Thoughts on General Motors’ Downsizing
General Motors recently announced that they were closing five plants and…
In Defense of Ebenezer Scrooge
Ebenezer Scrooge is an infamous Christmas villain. However, looking at him…
Much to Be Thankful for in 2018
The 2018 news cycle was dominated by political turmoil, evidenced by the…
The Effects of the Corporate Tax Cut Thus Far
The cut in the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21…
Thoughts About the “Trade War”
President Trump’s so-called “trade war” has gotten a lot of media attention.…
Michigan’s Economic Recovery
It has been a decade since the Great Recession, and Michigan’s economic…
What Happened to Manufacturing Jobs?
Michiganders remember when anyone could get a high paying factory job straight-out…
Misconceptions Regarding International Trade
With regard to international trade, misconceptions often cloud our judgement. One such…