Author Archives: F. E. Guerra-Pujol
“Three felonies a day”
Time to update your priors, again … Judge Alex Kozinski has written up a scathing indictment of our criminal justice system in his latest essay Criminal Law 2.0. Judge Kozinski’s thesis is that the criminal justice game is rigged in … Continue reading
Example of Bayesian Updating (Venus de Milo Edition)
The Venus de Milo–the second-most famous work of art housed in the cluttered halls of the Louvre Museum in Paris–is a centuries-old mystery. Has this mystery finally been solved? Check out the full, fascinating article by Virginia Postrel here.
Memory Lane (July Edition)
For us, July is a month full of memorable milestones and quirky anniversaries. One year ago this month, for example, Rowman & Littlefield published The Economics of the Undead. (Our contribution to this book–a little essay titled “Buy or Bite?” appears in … Continue reading
Taxonomy of Sherlock Holmes’s Clients
Does Sherlock Holmes charge a fee for his detective services? Hat tip: bhip (via imgur).
Consumer Surplus (“Print Wikipedia” Art Project Edition)
How much would it cost you to procure a complete set of English-language Wikipedia articles in book form? An art gallery in New York City is sponsoring an exhibition titled From Aaaaa! to ZZZap!, featuring work from the Print Wikipedia … Continue reading
Bandanas in the Courtroom
Anna M. Phillips, a writer for the Tampa Bay Times (warning: the Tampa Bay Times website at the previous link has an annoying video ad that starts automatically when you click on the link), is reporting that a county judge will … Continue reading
Incentives Matter (Tom Brady Edition)
Roger Goodell, the unpopular Commissioner of the NFL, recently heard Tom Brady’s appeal in the now-infamous “Deflategate” or “Ballghazi” case. As things stand now, the Commissioner has only two options: (i) reduce Tom Brady’s four-game suspension, or (ii) do nothing … Continue reading
Probability Calculator (“Grexit” Edition)
Hat tip: Felix Salmon.

