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Libertarian baiting

CFM hated it when Peter McCluskey wrote: What many of us want from prediction markets bears more resemblance to the products of think-tanks than it does to any other institution that I’m aware of But this reminds me of something. … Continue reading

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Believe in Pascal’s wager? Have I got a deal for you! – by Alexander Tabarrok

Believe in Pascal’s wager? Have I got a deal for you! – (PDF) – by Alexander Tabarrok CONCLUSIONS: Pascal’s wager is initially compelling because “believing” in God appears to be costless. Believing in the possibility of infinite utility, however, implies … Continue reading

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