How Much Would It Cost to Fix the Roads?
In the 2018 election, fixing the roads was the top issue…
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 Green New Deal
The Green New Deal, which was proposed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)…
The Debt Ceiling
The federal government was shut down from December 22, 2018 until…
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…