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Prediction Markets Explained

Stefan von Imhof·February 4, 2024·Substack
Prediction market prices aren't probabilities, they're distorted by costs and spreads

Why It's Worth Reading

Explains how prediction markets work and debunks the common misconception that market prices equal probabilities. Breaks down why risk-free rates, opportunity costs, and spreads create systematic price deviations from true beliefs.

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