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Question to Caveat Bettor

Cav, In light of Robin Hanson’s latest blah blah blah… – Do you really think that a prediction market journalist (or blogger) should disclose his/her event derivative holdings (as you do systematically)?… Just a question that crossed my mind. I … Continue reading

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Good news: The BetFair blog now features a prediction market column. — Bad news: Their columnist is an anonymous writer with long hair… and dubious skills.

How low can BetFair go with their so-called blog? They are descending so low that they may find out oil in the Hammersmith undergrounds. – Good news: They have a new columnist who tries to apply the prediction market approach. … Continue reading

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Still unconvinced by prediction market journalist Justin Wolfers

The Justin Wolfers series in the Wall Street Journal is plagued with rotten links to the WSJ’s bot-driven, play-money prediction sub-exchange (which is secretly programed to reflect InTrade’s real-money prices). — The latest installment (which does not featured a single … Continue reading

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