Author Archives: F. E. Guerra-Pujol

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About F. E. Guerra-Pujol

When I’m not blogging, I am a business law professor at the University of Central Florida.

“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

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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.

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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

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Taxonomy of Sherlock Holmes’s Clients

Does Sherlock Holmes charge a fee for his detective services? Hat tip: bhip (via imgur).

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Mixed Emotions

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!Feliz 4 de julio!

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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

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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

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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

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Probability Calculator (“Grexit” Edition)

Hat tip: Felix Salmon.

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