Jacob Gersen is Sidley Austin Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, Affiliate Professor in the Department of Government, and Director of the Food Law Lab, which supports academic research on the legal treatment of food in society. He is also the coeditor of Food Law & Policy. Joel Steckel is Professor of Marketing at New York University Stern School of Business. Steckel was the founding president of the INFORMS Society for Marketing Science and has published numerous articles in publications including Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, The Trademark Reporter, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law, University of Chicago Law Review, and Emory Law Journal.
'Gersen and Steckel have assembled contributions from leaders in consumer behavior, survey design, and litigation to provide a comprehensive review of market research fundamentals and their application in the context of litigation and government investigations. Their book explores relevant case law; provides clear examples of how to apply market research tools; and explains how empirical research, survey design, and qualitative analyses can serve as crucial evidence in examining liability, damages, and questions of common impact. It is certain to become an indispensable tool for practitioners and students of law, behavioral economics, and survey design.' Martha S. Samuelson, CEO and Chairman, Analysis Group Inc.