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US entrepreneurs pray and meditate more than non-entrepreneurs. — [SURVEY]

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Most Americans believe that God has a plan for them. PDF file.

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Paul Hewitt on the usefulness of the prediction markets — [ANALYSIS]

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Paul Hewitt: I don’t think there is any question that the usefulness of prediction markets has been exaggerated. We don’t hear much from James Surowiecki anymore. So a few of those polled probably indicated that he doesn’t exaggerate the usefulness … Continue reading →

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Have Robin Hanson, Justin Wolfers and James Surowiecki been exaggerating the usefulness of the prediction markets? — [SURVEY RESULT]

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Here’s the result of the Kauffman Foundation poll: – UPDATE: Here’s an example (among many) of the grave problems with prediction markets, which are unreported by the media. – PDF document. – - – - – - – - – … Continue reading →

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One hundred poll respondents lied to InTrade.

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

3. What would you likely use as an alternative if InTrade.com were no longer available? I probably wouldnâ€™t use an alternative. –> 65% It is a lie. They would use BetFair USA instead —or another service. Come on. And Chris … Continue reading →

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Intrade’s “Super Quick 8 Question Survey”

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Mike Linksvayer

Intrade is promoting a “Super Quick 8 Question Survey” from their home page. [UPDATE: Results.] My answers:

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Just like Greg Mankiw, the BetFair event derivative traders don’t like tax hikes.

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

A non-scientific poll among British event derivative traders: – PREVIOUSLY: BetFair impose new “Premium Charges”… Do BetFair gag the critics, too? UPDATE: They announce a Q&A.