The Bailout of Silicon Valley Bank
In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed. When a bank fails,…
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 Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
Due to losses on its bond portfolio, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in…
Reducing Demand
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“Mild” Recessions
Bloomberg’s December 2022 survey of economists found that 70% expect a recession…
The 2023 Economy
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The Collapse of FTX
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The Global Energy Crunch
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A Coming Housing Market Correction
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Electric Vehicle Math
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Is the Economy in a Recession?
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