![]() |
The Oz-onomics PodcastAuthor: Oz-onomics
A podcast on economics created by students at SUNY Oswego. Language: en Genres: Education, Science, Self-Improvement, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
Listen Now...
Betting Markets vs. Polls
Episode 1
Friday, 16 May, 2025
Podcast created by: Patrick Thomann, Jordan McCombie, and Austin Davis In this episode, we explore why betting markets often outperform traditional polls in predicting election outcomes. Through historical analysis, real-world examples, and insights into how financial incentives drive better forecasting, we break down how platforms like Polymarket and PredictIt are reshaping political prediction. Tune in as we contrast the fading reliability of polls with the dynamic accuracy of election betting markets.