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The Case for Decrimininalization of Prediction Markets

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Jay Graziani

[This article is cross-posted from Major Wager.] – A recent article in the prestigious academic journal Science (May 16, 2008, Vol 320, p. 877-8) once again makes the case for regulated prediction markets, more commonly known as “betting exchanges” to … Continue reading →

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BetFairâ€™s Global Warming Prediction Markets — CFM’s Views

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

GOOD NEWS: BetFair-TradeFair are minding the prediction markets. BAD NEWS: There is a bunch of chaps at BetFair who are monkeying around with the concept of prediction markets. — THEIR INTENT IS NOBLE. Mark Davies, Betfairâ€™s Managing Director Corporate Affairs, … Continue reading →

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I think Robin’s being too hard on himself.

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

That’s what I was told by someone who knows him [Robin Hanson] for more than just years. So I figured out I should write up a little something, especially since I saw this morning that my previous blog post (Is … Continue reading →

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Decision-Making Tool vs. Decision-Aid Tool — Decision Markets Edition

Posted on February 13, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

#1. Decision-Making Tool – Decision markets are conditional prediction markets intended (by some idealists) to be used as a decision-making tool replacing human decision makers. #2. Decision-Aid Tool – Decision markets are conditional prediction markets intended to be used as … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: decision-making tool

The Case for Decrimininalization of Prediction Markets

BetFairâ€™s Global Warming Prediction Markets — CFM’s Views

I think Robin’s being too hard on himself.

Decision-Making Tool vs. Decision-Aid Tool — Decision Markets Edition

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