Thinking in Markets

S1E171 - When a Bet Becomes a Market


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Prediction markets are forcing regulators to draw a hard line between gambling and financial speculation. Michelle and Vox unpack the CFTC's latest clash with state gambling authorities, and explain why the real question is not whether people enjoy risk, but whether the market transfers risk, produces prices, or mainly sells entertainment.

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Thinking in MarketsBy Vox