Oftentimes with surprisingly little liquidity, prediction markets prove highly accurate and robust in the face of interference. The "wisdom of crowds" phenomenon ensures that these markets frequently outperform traditional forecasting tools like polls. For instance, the University of Iowa operates the Iowa Electronic Markets (IEM) as a research... See more
Welfare should be replaced with a direct cash payment to anyone who chooses to give up their right to vote, scaled inversely to which vote you’re giving up (city highest, federal lowest)