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The role of monetary incentives in prediction markets: a time series approach

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  • Wolk, K.L.

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  • Peeters, R.J.A.P.

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  • Wolk, K.L. & Peeters, R.J.A.P., 2009. "The role of monetary incentives in prediction markets: a time series approach," Research Memorandum 013, Maastricht University, Maastricht Research School of Economics of Technology and Organization (METEOR).
    • Handle: RePEc:unm:umamet:2009013
    DOI: 10.26481/umamet.2009013
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