Multiple Choice
The Iowa Electronic Markets:
A) predicted that Obama would lose the election for president in 2008.
B) have an excellent track record in predicting political events.
C) create biased predictions because they do not use price signals.
D) are where farmers buy and sell futures contracts.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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