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Robust, the prediction markets are the best mechanism for aggregating information. Thus, companies should use them for assessing strategy and hedging risks.

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Via Emile Servan-Schreiber of NewsFutures, John Auters in the Financial Times. [...] This leads to [Justin Wolfers]‘ claim that [prediction markets] are the best way to aggregate information. This is true of any given amount of information. Take three economists … Continue reading →

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Robust, the prediction markets are the best mechanism for aggregating information. Thus, companies should use them for assessing strategy and hedging risks.

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