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November 18, 2009

“Just Compensation” Can Lead to More Government Takings—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law and Anne Urowsky Professorial Fellow in Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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November 12, 2009

Let Me See You Wash Your Hands!—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law and Anne Urowsky Professorial Fellow in Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.

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November 12, 2009

Winning the Audit Lottery—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law and Anne Urowsky Professorial Fellow in Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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November 3, 2009

Is the Ban on Selling Bone Marrow Unconstitutional?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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October 28, 2009

A Defense of Irrational Taxation?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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October 13, 2009

Beyoncé Logic—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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September 28, 2009

Shaq and the Case of the Missing Bribes—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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September 25, 2009

Etc. in the Graveyard—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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September 16, 2009

The Economics of Disrespect—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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September 11, 2009

Ask Your Teachers for a Rebate—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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September 9, 2009

Find My Phone—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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August 26, 2009

Statistical Slumps—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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August 19, 2009

Observational Detectives—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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August 13, 2009

The Value of Statistics—A Commentary by Ian Ayres '86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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July 24, 2009

Swine Flu + Nightmare = Crazy Victims’ Rights Idea—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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July 21, 2009

Should Antoine Walker Be Arrested for Bouncing Checks? (Should You?)—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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July 13, 2009

A Market Test for Credit Cards—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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June 30, 2009

So Long and Thanks for All the F-Tests—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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June 19, 2009

Vegetarianism as a Sometimes Thing—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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June 2, 2009

D.I.Y. Home Price Protection—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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June 1, 2009

Crazy Eddie's House Sale—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Daniel Markovits ’00

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart. Daniel Markovits ’00 is a Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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May 21, 2009

More Good News—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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May 8, 2009

An Heir and a Spare—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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May 7, 2009

Why not nominate vice justices for the Supreme Court?—A Commentary by Akhil Reed Amar ’84 and Ian Ayres ’86

Akhil Reed Amar ’84 is the Sterling Professor of Law at Yale University, where he teaches constitutional law at both Yale College and Yale Law School. Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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April 28, 2009

Akhil Amar Got There First—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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April 24, 2009

Yes, Part II—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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April 23, 2009

A Financial Engine Shut-off Switch—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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April 22, 2009

Real Commitment at the OMB—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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April 16, 2009

Teenage Virgins II—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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April 14, 2009

Friday Night Lights and the Teenage Virgin—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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April 7, 2009

Money-Back Guarantees—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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March 30, 2009

And Sarah—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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March 27, 2009

Can the Hair Club for Men Help Solve the Food Safety Problem?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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March 23, 2009

Thank God It Was $65 Billion—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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March 18, 2009

A Coasean Sign—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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March 16, 2009

Why Not?: A Voluntary Gas Tax—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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March 10, 2009

Want A Politically Viable Gas Tax? Make It Voluntary—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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February 25, 2009

“This Is No Picnic for Me Either, Buster”: Obama and Outliers—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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February 18, 2009

Put Your Money Where Your B-Tush Is—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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February 17, 2009

A Voucher System for Investigative Reporting—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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February 13, 2009

A National Endowment for Journalism—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67 and Ian Ayres ’86

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School. Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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February 13, 2009

It’s a Boy! (With All the Extras You Ordered)—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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February 11, 2009

Our Daily Bleg: Happy Meal Toys—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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February 6, 2009

I Pay Them to Leave—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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February 2, 2009

Airlines and Opting Ethics—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Jonathan Macey ’82

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart. Jonathan Macey ’82 is Deputy Dean and Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law at Yale Law School and author of Corporate Governance: Promises Made, Promises Broken.
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January 26, 2009

Mike D’Antoni and the Difference Between a Concealed Handgun and LoJack—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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January 21, 2009

Our Daily Bleg: Did Your Kids’ School Broadcast Obama’s Speech?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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January 6, 2009

Comment, Comment on the Wall, Are You Community or Not at All—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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December 24, 2008

Good Economic News for the Holidays: Volatility Is Down—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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December 17, 2008

Dubai, Shanghai, Mumbai, or the Highway—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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December 16, 2008

An All-Pay Auction—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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December 2, 2008

Who Killed Jdimytai Damour?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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December 1, 2008

Will Obama Reduce the Chance That You Are Called for Jury Duty?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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November 25, 2008

Recourse, Of Course—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86

Ian Ayres ’86 is the William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-By-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart.
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November 24, 2008

Your Personal Climate Exchange—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff

Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff are professors at Yale Law School and Yale School of Management. They are regular columnists for Forbes and co-authors of Why Not?
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April 17, 2007

For Many, Forms Could Be a Lot Less Taxing—A Commentary by Ian Ayres

The IRS already has the information it needs to fill out millions of taxpayers' forms automatically.
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September 14, 2006

Ayres, Ayres & Ayres et al Publish "Seeing Significance" Statistical Study

"Seeing Significance: Is the 95% Probability Range Easier to Perceive?" was recently accepted for publication by Chance magazine, a leading publication of the American Statistical Association.
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August 14, 2006

Ayres and Klass Receive Scribes Book Award

Insincere Promises: The Law of Misrepresented Intent, co-authored by Professor Ian Ayres and Gregory Klass, has been selected as the 2006 winner of the Scribes Book Award.
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