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The Art of Forecasting

fil·September 30, 2024·Blog
Prediction markets caught Biden's exit odds while polls only tracked head-to-head matchups

Why It's Worth Reading

Compares prediction markets with traditional polls and expert commentary along two axes: grassroots vs top-down and expertise density. Uses the 2024 Biden-Trump race to show how Polymarket priced in Biden's withdrawal probability while polls measured only head-to-head support.

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Platforms mentioned: Polymarket

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