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Bayesian Learning and the Pricing of New Information: Evidence from Prediction Markets

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  • Enrico Moretti

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  • David S. Lee & Enrico Moretti, 2009. "Bayesian Learning and the Pricing of New Information: Evidence from Prediction Markets," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 99(2), pages 330-336, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:99:y:2009:i:2:p:330-36
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/aer.99.2.330
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    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness

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