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Dan Crane is Associate Dean for Faculty and Research and Frederick Paul Furth, Sr. Professor of Law at the University of Michigan. He is the author of six books and over fifty articles on antitrust and economic regulation. He has been actively involved as an independent academic on efforts by car dealers to block direct distribution by Tesla Motors.

Recent Comments by Daniel Crane

• "Jonathan, So much to say . . . First, to your point that the franchised dealer system is the most efficient means of distribution, great! If that'"
  Should Tesla (And Other Auto Manufacturers) Be Able To Sell Cars Directly To Consumers?
• "We should keep in mind an important distinction between what's a good business strategy for car manufacturers and whether the law should mandate any p"
  Should Tesla (And Other Auto Manufacturers) Be Able To Sell Cars Directly To Consumers?
• "As I recently explained in an o"
  Should Tesla (And Other Auto Manufacturers) Be Able To Sell Cars Directly To Consumers?