The Philadelphia Inquirer announces that Iowa Electronic Markets will open prediction markets on who will be the next Philly mayor. Part of a project set up by this newspaper and three foundations.
U. of Penn is somewhat involved via one of these foundations, but J. Wolfers is not cited.
Editorial | Mayoral Electronic Market
Here’s a chance to handicap the race
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20070403_Editorial____Mayoral_Electronic_Market.html
IEM Goes Mainstream
http://www.usablemarkets.com/?p=75
Philadelphia Journalism’s New Order
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/23/business/media/23inky.html?ex=1334980800&en=b444c0c0fd9bdef9&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Michael Nutter wins Philadelphia mayoral primary.
http://www.midasoracle.org/2007/05/19/michael-nutter-wins-philadelphia-mayoral-primary/