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Combinatorial markets for independent events: Flawed use of approach hampers price discovery

Posted on October 15, 2007 by Michael Giberson

“Which teams will play in the 2007 World Series?“ An experienced market manager has created a market asking this question at the Inkling public markets, setting it up at the end of the regular season and listing contracts in each … Continue reading →

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Most of the news articles on prediction markets published by the prestigious newspapers will soon be free of charge.

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

— The New York Times = free, starting tomorrow The Wall Street Journal = $$$ — free, soon, maybe The Los Angeles Times = free The Financial Times = $$$ — And, now, the admission: “What wasn’t anticipated was the … Continue reading →

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Pat Tillman prediction markets, anyone??

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

Was Pat Tillman murdered? Pat Tillman was an atheist and wanted George W. Bush out of office. Wikipedia: Religious and political beliefs According to speakers at his funeral, he was very well-read, having read a number of religious texts including … Continue reading →

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