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Chris Douglas is managing director of C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Advisors, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Princeton University, earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Business, speaks Mandarin Chinese, and was decorated for his service as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force. He blogs on the economy and on the investment environment at www.CHDouglas.com.

Why the Rich Get Richer

Chris Douglas wrote on October 27th, 2011 at 12:24 am

It is no secret to practitioners that in systems of capital finance, opportunity and the wealth that comes with it have a natural propensity over time to clump, sometimes without regard to extraordinary human talent or ability. In what is otherwise probably the world’s most efficient system of resource allocation, this propensity of capital finance more

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America’s Private Debt Binge

Chris Douglas wrote on January 13th, 2011 at 5:18 pm

Americans are quick to criticize wasteful government spending, but since the 80s our debt load has been overwhelmingly private. more

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If the GOP Repeals Obamacare, Then What?

Chris Douglas wrote on November 6th, 2010 at 1:09 am

Republicans have talked about repealing Obamacare, but have given little thought to what could replace it. more

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Don’t Fear the Debt

Chris Douglas wrote on September 8th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

President Obama’s latest stimulus plans will cost more money in the short-term, but taking on the extra debt could be a good deal for taxpayers. more

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The Tax That Started the Tea Party

Chris Douglas wrote on September 3rd, 2010 at 6:03 am

How have concerns about the estate tax impacted the wealthy families funding the tea party’s opposition to the Obama administration? more

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