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Another working paper, by economists at the London Business School and Yale University, found that Polymarket bettors as a whole forecast corporate earnings more accurately than the analysts who are paid to advise investors on whether to buy or sell.
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Polymarket bettors forecast corporate earnings more accurately than analysts
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{
    "organization": "London Business School",
    "document_type": "working paper",
    "organization_2": "Yale University"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (3 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (3 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/business/economy/forecasts-prediction-markets-economy.html

Prediction markets, where individuals bet on economic outcomes, are proving surprisingly accurate, sometimes outperforming professional forecasters. These markets offer insights into jobs reports, inflation, and interest rate decisions, prompting economists to take notice.

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