The Deadweight Loss of Christmas
According to the Gallup organization, the average American planned to spend $830…
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.
Give Thanks for Low Prices
When you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner this month, one thing to…
The Decline of General Motors: An Economist’s Perspective
Over the last 50 years, General Motors lost more than half of…
GM & Cuba
In 2014, the Obama Administration announced plans to reinstate diplomatic relations with…
Flint and the National Economy
The performance of Michigan’s economy, and in turn, Flint’s economy, remains largely…