“Political prediction markets — in which participants buy and sell “contracts”…”

“Political prediction markets — in which participants buy and sell “contracts” based on who they think will win an election — accurately predicted Barack Obama’s 2008 victory. Now Northwestern University researchers have determined that these markets behave similar to financial markets, except when traders’ partisan feelings get in the way.”

– Predicting politics: Professors model prediction markets
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