Detroit and Amazon H2Q
Detroit was one of the cities competing to attract Amazon.com’s second headquarters…
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.
Thoughts About Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been a wild ride. In 2010, one Bitcoin was worth…
The Uneven Economic Recovery
Although the national economy was strong in 2017, this prosperity was not…
A Wrap-Up of the 2017 Economy
The U.S. economy improved in 2017. After growing at a sluggish 1.2…
Why Is Auto Insurance So Expensive in Michigan?
With an average premium of $2,394 per year, Michigan has the most…
Evaluating the Trump Tax Reform Proposal
A tax system should satisfy three criteria: it should raise sufficient revenue…
The Challenges Involving Tax Reform
As part of a tax reform package, the President and Congress have…
Fixing the Roads
Although many people perceive that our infrastructure is decaying, the reality is…
Thoughts Regarding Term Limits and Part-time Legislature
Many people feel that Michigan’s government does not function well. Often blamed…
Sports Arenas Yield Little Economic Benefit
Little Caesar’s arena will open with a Kid Rock concert in September…