Articles & Op-eds

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

Localize Eminent Domain—A Commentary by Thomas Merrill

Thomas Merrill is a professor of law at Yale Law School.
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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 10, 2009

The retirement problem—A Commentary by Simon Johnson and James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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November 6, 2009

A fundamental struggle in Gaza—A Commentary by Itamar Mann, Isaias Tesfalidet, Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman ’12 and Yaman Salahi ’12

Itamar Mann and Isaias Tesfalidet are LL.M. candidates and Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman ’12 and Yaman Salahi ’12 are J.D. candidates at Yale Law School.
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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 29, 2009

Will History Repeat Itself?—A Commentary by Heather Gerken

Heather Gerken is the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of The Democracy Index: Why Our Election System is Failing and How to Fix It.
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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 25, 2009

Where Is U.S. Foreign Policy Headed?—A Commentary by Amy Chua

Amy Chua is the John M. Duff, Jr. Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability and Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance--And Why They Fall.
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October 25, 2009

Washington's Plans May Result in Even Higher Executive Pay—A Commentary by Jonathan Macey ’82

Jonathan Macey ’82 is 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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October 22, 2009

Excessive Compensation: Your Tax Dollars at Work—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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October 21, 2009

The Right's Real Fear: Public Option Could Succeed—A Commentary by Sam Berger ’10

Sam Berger ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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October 20, 2009

Why companies do stupid things, credit rating edition—A Commentary by Simon Johnson and James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J. D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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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October 3, 2009

A General's Public Pressure—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School.
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October 2, 2009

Down the Memory Hole—A Commentary by Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL

Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL is a Senior Research Scholar in Law, Knight Distinguished Journalist-in-Residence, and Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School.
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October 1, 2009

Seduced by a Model—A Commentary by Simon Johnson and James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J. D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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October 1, 2009

The Petroleum-Tax Giveback—A Commentary by Thomas W. Merrill and David M. Schizer

Thomas Merrill is Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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September 30, 2009

Yale is distinct from its Press—A Commentary by Anthony Kronman ’75

Anthony Kronman ’75 is Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Education's End: Why Our Colleges and Universities Have Given Up on the Meaning of Life.
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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 15, 2009

Health Care Reform and Death—A Commentary by Paul Gewirtz ’70 and Matthew S. Ellman

Paul Gewirtz ’70 is Potter Stewart Professor of Constitutional Law and director of The China Law Center at Yale Law School. Matthew S. Ellman, M.D., is Associate Professor and Director of End-of-Life Care Skills Training at the Yale School of Medicine.
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September 14, 2009

Beating Up Thurgood Marshall—A Commentary by Sam Ferguson ’09

Sam Ferguson ’09 is a Yale Law School Robina international human rights fellow.
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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 23, 2009

America needs to prepare for early Iraq pullout—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67 and Oona Hathaway ’97

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School and Oona Hathaway ’97 is Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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August 20, 2009

Lockerbie's Lesson: Move Guantanamo Detainees to the U.S.—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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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August 5, 2009

Kindle: How To Buy A Book But Not Own It—A Commentary by Michael Seringhaus ’10

Michael Seringhaus ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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July 30, 2009

Profits We Should Cheer—A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of the novel, Jericho’s Fall.
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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 23, 2009

What Will Change?—A Commentary by James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J. D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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 17, 2009

The Sotomayor Lesson for Students: Play It Safe—A Commentary by Adam Chandler ’11

Adam Chandler ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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July 15, 2009

Analyzing justices on ideological grounds is far too simplistic—A Commentary by Peter H. Schuck

Peter H. Schuck is the Simeon E. Baldwin Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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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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July 7, 2009

Restoring the full rule of law to America: indemnify torture victims—A Commentary by Owen Fiss

Owen Fiss is Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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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 13, 2009

The Trouble With Tribunals—A Commentary by Eugene R. Fidell

Eugene R. Fidell is the Florence Rogatz Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School.
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June 10, 2009

Experience Helps Judgment—And Judges—A Commentary by Sam Berger ’10

Sam Berger ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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June 5, 2009

Cooperation and Conflict: Obama's Cairo Speech—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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June 2, 2009

The Justice Department's Antitrust Bomb—A Commentary by George L. Priest

George Priest is a Professor of Law and Economics at Yale Law School.
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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 27, 2009

Every Justice Creates a New Court—A Commentary by Linda Greenhouse ’78 M.S.L.

Linda Greenhouse ’78 M.S.L. is the Knight Distinguished Journalist-in-Residence and Joseph Goldstein Senior Fellow in Law at Yale Law School.
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May 27, 2009

Judge Sonia Sotomayor has credentials and a compelling story—A Commentary by David A. Perez ’10

David A. Perez ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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May 27, 2009

Why the California Court's Decision Is Good for Gay Marriage—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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May 26, 2009

The Sonia I Know—A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of the upcoming novel, Jericho’s Fall.


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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 18, 2009

Echoes of the Bible: Obama's Notre Dame Address—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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May 18, 2009

New Cars, Mortgages, and Race—A Commentary by James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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May 12, 2009

The Example of America—A Commentary by Owen Fiss

Owen Fiss is Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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May 10, 2009

Let the Nominee Stay Home—A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of the forthcoming novel, Jericho’s Fall.
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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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May 6, 2009

Supreme court justices have it too good—A Commentary by Jack Balkin

Jack M. Balkin is Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment at Yale Law School.
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May 3, 2009

David H. Souter: Justice Unbound—A Commentary by Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL

Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL is the Knight Distinguished Journalist-in-Residence and Joseph Goldstein Senior Fellow in Law at Yale Law School.
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April 28, 2009

Confirm Harold Koh; He's everything but anti-American—A Commentary by Ronan Farrow ’09

Ronan Farrow ’09 is a J.D. candidate 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 25, 2009

Drugs: To Legalize or Not—A Commentary by Steven B. Duke ’61

Steven B. Duke ’61 is a professor of law at Yale Law School.
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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 22, 2009

Abolish the White House Counsel—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School and the author of Before the Next Attack.
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April 22, 2009

Timothy Geithner Doesn't Get It—A Commentary by Jonathan Macey ’82

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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April 20, 2009

Making Sustainability the Centerpiece of Our Recovery—A Commentary by Daniel C. Esty ’86

Daniel Esty ’86 is Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School and co-author of Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build Competitive Advantage.
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April 20, 2009

Gay Marriage in Vermont: Three Progressive Lessons—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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 13, 2009

'Say on Pay' and Other Bad Ideas—A Commentary by Jonathan Macey ’82

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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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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April 5, 2009

Beware of the U.N. Human Rights Council—A Commentary by Ronan Farrow ’09

Ronan Farrow ’09 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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April 3, 2009

The Radicalization of Ben Bernanke—A Commentary by Simon Johnson and James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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March 30, 2009

Our elections run well. (Don't they?)—A Commentary by Heather K. Gerken

Heather Gerken is the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of The Democracy Index: Why Our Election System is Failing and How to Fix It.
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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

We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes—A Commentary by Heather K. Gerken

Heather Gerken is the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of The Democracy Index: Why Our Election System is Failing and How to Fix It.
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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 26, 2009

Why We Need a Commission on Presidential Power—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School.
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March 24, 2009

Geithner's plan isn't money in the bank—A Commentary by Simon Johnson and James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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 20, 2009

Off With the Bankers—A Commentary by Simon Johnson and James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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March 19, 2009

Beyond the Stimulus Package; The Rest of the Solution to the Crisis—A Commentary by James Kwak ’11

James Kwak ’11 is a J.D. candidate at the Yale Law School.
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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 15, 2009

Larry Summers: Stop the AIG Bonuses. Yes You Can—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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March 11, 2009

A Role for Congress to Reclaim—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School.
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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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March 7, 2009

Don't Let Madoff Cop a Plea—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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 25, 2009

Obama's Rhetorical Inspirations: Presidents, Poets, and Hobbits—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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February 25, 2009

We’re Not ‘Cowards,’ We’re Just Loud—A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of Palace Council.
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February 22, 2009

The Coast of Utopia—A Book Review by Jedediah Purdy ’01

Jedediah Purdy ’01 is a Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of A Tolerable Anarchy.
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February 20, 2009

Close the Blackwater Loophole—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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 18, 2009

Facing Up to the Obesity Problem; How Charter Schooling Might Help—A Commentary by Monica Bell ’09

Monica Bell ’09 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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February 18, 2009

Let's Make Our Presidential Votes Matter—A Commentary by Doug Rand ’10

Doug Rand ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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

Free Miguel Tejada—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate 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 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 11, 2009

‘Purple’ is best for education policy—A Commentary by Ben Lindy ’10

Ben Lindy ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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February 11, 2009

Lincoln's Laws of War; How he built the code that Bush attempted to destroy—A Commentary by John Fabian Witt ’99

John Fabian Witt ’99, an expert in the history of American law, will join the Yale Law School faculty in July 2009.
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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 10, 2009

State Should Tax Wall Street Windfall Bonuses—A Commentary by Jeffrey Tebbs ’10 and Ady Barkan ’10

Jeffrey Tebbs ’10 and Ady Barkan ’10 are J.D. candidates at Yale Law School.
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February 9, 2009

The top 10 cases the Obama Justice Department should redo—A Commentary by Emily Bazelon ’00 and Judith Resnik

Judith Resnik is the Arthur Liman Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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February 8, 2009

Reforming executive compensation is good for everyone—A Commentary by Sanjai Bhagat and Roberta Romano ’80

Roberta Romano is the Oscar M. Ruebhausen Professor of Law at Yale Law School and director of the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law.
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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 24, 2009

Israel: On the Right Side of History—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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January 23, 2009

How Obama can fix an illegal war—A Commentary by Oona Hathaway ’97 and Bruce Ackerman ’67

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School and author of Before the Next Attack: Preserving Civil Liberties in an Age of Terrorism.
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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 20, 2009

Director Capture—A Commentary by Jonathan Macey ’82

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 20, 2009

What We Will Remember from Obama's 2009 Inaugural Address—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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January 13, 2009

Impeach Jay Bybee: Why should a suspected war criminal serve as a federal judge?—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School and author of Before the Next Attack: Preserving Civil Liberties in an Age of Terrorism.
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January 11, 2009

A Body of Inquiries—A Commentary by Jack M. Balkin

Jack M. Balkin is Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment at Yale Law School.
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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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January 6, 2009

Revival of Justice; What Obama's DoJ appointees should do first—A Commentary by Judith Resnik

Judith Resnik is the Arthur Liman Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
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January 5, 2009

Investment Tips for Retirees Worried About Inflation—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 1, 2009

Revitalizing Democracy: The Case for Keeping Score—A Commentary by Heather K. Gerken

Heather Gerken is the J. Skelly Wright Professor of Law at Yale Law School where she specializes in election law, constitutional law, and civil procedure.
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December 31, 2008

How the Senate Can Stop Blagojevich—A Commentary by Akhil Reed Amar ’84 and Josh Chafetz

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.
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December 31, 2008

The Iraq War Is Now Illegal—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67 and Oona Hathaway ’97

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School and author of Before the Next Attack: Preserving Civil Liberties in an Age of Terrorism.
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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 13, 2008

Elect Hillary's Replacement—A Commentary by Aaron Zelinsky ’10

Aaron Zelinsky ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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December 12, 2008

A legal time bomb in Iraq—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67 and Oona Hathaway

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School and author of Before the Next Attack: Preserving Civil Liberties in an Age of Terrorism.
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December 9, 2008

Holding CEOs Accountable—A Commentary by Jonathan Macey ’82

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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December 9, 2008

The debt we owe Iraqi interpreters—A Commentary by Michael Breen ’11

Michael Breen ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School. 
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December 7, 2008

What should the U.S. do about Gitmo?—A Commentary by Eugene R. Fidell

Eugene Fidell is the Florence Rogatz Visiting Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School.
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December 5, 2008

The Early Brief Gets the Worm—A Commentary by Adam Chandler ’11

Adam Chandler ’11 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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December 3, 2008

Maximum city, not infinite justice—A Commentary by Darryl Li ’09

Darryl Li ’09 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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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 26, 2008

Executive action needed on stem cells—A Commentary by Sam Berger ’10

Sam Berger ’10 is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.
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November 26, 2008

Appointing advisers no fast task—A Commentary by Jack M. Balkin

Jack M. Balkin is Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment at Yale Law School.
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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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November 21, 2008

Yale invests responsibly—A Commentary by Jonathan Macey ’82

Jonathan Macey ’82 is Deputy Dean and Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law at Yale Law School.
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November 20, 2008

Restoring the Rule of Law to the White House—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School and author of The Failure of the Founding Fathers.
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