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Overview of Henry Manne’s, “Insider Trading: Hayek, Virtual Markets, and the Dog that Did Not Bark”

In “Insider Trading: Hayek, Virtual Markets, and the Dog that Did Not Bark,” Henry Manne reflects on the insider trading literature in law, economics, and finance and considers how well his initial arguments have stood the test of time. His … Continue reading

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Prediction markets or insider trading could reveal information hidden from upper management

Larry Ribstein suggests that at least some of Boeing’s troubles with the 787 might have been avoided if either insider trading was permitted in Boeing’s stock or the company was operating internal prediction markets focused on project completion. The quotes … Continue reading

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Airbus has booked only 13 firm orders for its proposed A350 plane, compared with nearly 600 for Boeing’s rival 787 midsize long-haul jet.

Wall Street Journal – $$$ A350 Termination prediction markets, anyone??

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PREDICTION MARKETS: Airbus A380 vs. Boeing 787

Fortune: QUESTION: Airbus has bet on big airplanes — the A-380 can seat 550 passengers. Boeing has bet on efficient airplanes. What makes you confident that you’re right? BOEING CFO: It’s not just efficient airplanes. We’re also looking at smaller … Continue reading

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