Betting on Geopolitics? Economist Explains Risks of Prediction Markets

Betting on Geopolitics? Economist Explains Risks of Prediction Markets
Newswise imagePrediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, allow users the opportunity to bet on just about any real-world event, from the trivial to the monumental, including major geopolitical conflicts and elections here at home. Economist David Bieri explains how these markets work, why they appeal to a distinctly American economic mindset, and the risks that they pose for both users and broader structures.