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So Long and Thanks for All the F-Tests—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
June 30, 2009
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. More...
Vegetarianism as a Sometimes Thing—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
June 19, 2009
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. More...
D.I.Y. Home Price Protection—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
June 2, 2009
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. More...
Crazy Eddie's House Sale—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Daniel Markovits ’00
June 1, 2009
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. More...
More Good News—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
May 21, 2009
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. More...
An Heir and a Spare—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
May 8, 2009
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. More...
Why not nominate vice justices for the Supreme Court?—A Commentary by Akhil Reed Amar ’84 and Ian Ayres ’86
May 7, 2009
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. More...
Akhil Amar Got There First—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
April 28, 2009
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. More...
Yes, Part II—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
April 24, 2009
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. More...
A Financial Engine Shut-off Switch—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
April 23, 2009
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. More...
Real Commitment at the OMB—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
April 22, 2009
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. More...
Teenage Virgins II—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
April 16, 2009
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. More...
Friday Night Lights and the Teenage Virgin—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
April 14, 2009
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. More...
Money-Back Guarantees—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
April 7, 2009
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. More...
And Sarah—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
March 30, 2009
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. More...
Can the Hair Club for Men Help Solve the Food Safety Problem?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
March 27, 2009
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. More...
Thank God It Was $65 Billion—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
March 23, 2009
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. More...
A Coasean Sign—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
March 18, 2009
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. More...
Why Not?: A Voluntary Gas Tax—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff
March 16, 2009
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. More...
Want A Politically Viable Gas Tax? Make It Voluntary—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
March 10, 2009
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. More...
“This Is No Picnic for Me Either, Buster”: Obama and Outliers—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
February 25, 2009
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. More...
Put Your Money Where Your B-Tush Is—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
February 18, 2009
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. More...
A Voucher System for Investigative Reporting—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
February 17, 2009
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. More...
A National Endowment for Journalism—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67 and Ian Ayres ’86
February 13, 2009
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. More...
It’s a Boy! (With All the Extras You Ordered)—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
February 13, 2009
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. More...
Our Daily Bleg: Happy Meal Toys—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
February 11, 2009
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. More...
I Pay Them to Leave—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
February 6, 2009
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. More...
Airlines and Opting Ethics—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Jonathan Macey ’82
February 2, 2009
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. More...
Mike D’Antoni and the Difference Between a Concealed Handgun and LoJack—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
January 26, 2009
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. More...
Our Daily Bleg: Did Your Kids’ School Broadcast Obama’s Speech?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
January 21, 2009
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. More...
Comment, Comment on the Wall, Are You Community or Not at All—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
January 6, 2009
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. More...
Good Economic News for the Holidays: Volatility Is Down—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
December 24, 2008
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. More...
Dubai, Shanghai, Mumbai, or the Highway—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
December 17, 2008
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. More...
An All-Pay Auction—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
December 16, 2008
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. More...
Who Killed Jdimytai Damour?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
December 2, 2008
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. More...
Will Obama Reduce the Chance That You Are Called for Jury Duty?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
December 1, 2008
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. More...
Recourse, Of Course—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
November 25, 2008
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. More...
Your Personal Climate Exchange—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff
November 24, 2008
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? More...
Larry Summers for Treasury Secretary—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
November 18, 2008
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. More...
A Commitment Device for Energy Conservation—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
November 14, 2008
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. More...
A Hidden Side of Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
November 6, 2008
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. More...
The LAPD and racial profiling—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
October 23, 2008
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. More...
My Wedding Ring—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
October 15, 2008
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. More...
Shiller’s Subprime Solution(s)—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
October 14, 2008
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. More...
Sell the Conventions—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Barry Nalebuff
October 13, 2008
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. More...
Faith-Based Dieting—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
October 8, 2008
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. More...
Voting With Eyeballs—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
October 7, 2008
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. More...
Free Super-Crunching Software—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
October 6, 2008
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. More...
Why Representatives Voted Against the Bailout — and a Suggestion on How to Change Their Minds—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
October 1, 2008
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. More...
How Should We Allocate CO2 Permits?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
September 29, 2008
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. More...
Adam Smith Meets Climate Change—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86 and Doug Kysar
September 25, 2008
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. Doug Kysar is Professor of Law at Yale Law School. More...
A Decentralized Bailout—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
September 25, 2008
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. More...
A Bumper Sticker That Saves Lives—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
September 17, 2008
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. More...
Samuelson and Buckley at Yale—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
September 5, 2008
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. More...
What Chance of Change Is Enough?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
September 2, 2008
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. More...
Who’s the World’s Fastest Runner?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
August 25, 2008
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. More...
Citizenship Flexibility at the Olympics Is a Good Thing—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
August 21, 2008
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. More...
Pray at the Pump—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
August 18, 2008
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. More...
Neither a Sidezoomer nor a Lineupper Be—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
August 11, 2008
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. More...
Obama and Me—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
August 5, 2008
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. More...
Creative Capitalism—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
July 25, 2008
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. More...
Google Should Give You Some of Its Ad Revenue—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
July 23, 2008
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. More...
What’s Your Wilhelm Scream?—A Commentary by Ian Ayres ’86
July 8, 2008
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. More...
Fixing the System Obama Broke—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67 and Ian Ayres ’86
July 3, 2008
Ian Ayres ’86, William K. Townsend Professor of Law at Yale Law School, and Bruce Ackerman ’67, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School, are authors of Voting with Dollars: A New Paradigm for Campaign Finance. More...
For Many, Forms Could Be a Lot Less Taxing—A Commentary by Ian Ayres
April 17, 2007
The IRS already has the information it needs to fill out millions of taxpayers' forms automatically. More...
Ayres, Ayres & Ayres et al Publish "Seeing Significance" Statistical Study
September 14, 2006
"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. More...
Ayres and Klass Receive Scribes Book Award
August 14, 2006
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. More...
Prof. Ian Ayres Voted a Fellow of the American Academy
April 27, 2006
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Professor Ian Ayres '86 voted a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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