U.S.–Canadian Tariffs
The tariff on Canadian hockey sticks has gotten a lot of attention.…
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. A Professor of Economics and Acting Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at UM-Flint, he teaches Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, International Economics, Public Finance, and Sports Economics.
City-Owned Grocery Stores
The mayor of New York City recently announced the creation of city-owned…
Preventing Another Government Shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which houses the Transportation Security Administration…
The Economic Impactof the War with Iran
The economic impact of a war with Iran is likely to be…
Yet Another Government Shutdown
The federal government partially shut down on Monday, Feb. 15. Congress could…
The Federal Reserve’s Dual Mandate
The Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978 charges the Federal…
The 2026 Economy
The 2025 economy was a mixed bag. Economic growth was strong, but…
2025 Economic Wrap Up
The 2025 economy was a mixed bag. By several indicators, it performed…
Freezing the Rent
Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised to “freeze…
Governing by Government Shutdown
As of writing this column, the federal government is shut down. It…
Who Is to Blame for High Rent?
A 2024 poll by Navigator Research found that 57% of respondents blamed…
Why Tariffs Will Not Fix the Trade Deficit
With the goal of reducing America’s trade deficit, President Trump increased tariffs…