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Los economistas han defendido durante años los mercados de predicción. La realidad no es la que esperaban
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Allison Morrow, CNN
Mucho antes de que nacieran los fundadores de Kalshi y Polymarket, un grupo de economistas comenzó a entusiasmarse con una nueva forma de abordar una de las mayores limitaciones de la humanidad: somos malos para predecir el futuro.
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Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's community has a vested interest in the development of prediction markets, as the industry's growth could impact local businesses and policymakers. The city's unique position on the US-Mexico border makes it an important hub for international trade and commerce, and accurate predictions about economic trends and policy decisions could be crucial for local entrepreneurs and leaders. As the industry continues to evolve, it will be important for El Paso's government and business leaders to stay informed about the potential benefits and drawbacks of prediction markets, and to consider how they can be used to inform decision-making and drive economic growth in the region. The fact that prediction markets have successfully anticipated key economic data, such as inflation rates and interest rate decisions, suggests that they could be a valuable tool for El Paso's economic development efforts.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Por Allison Morrow, CNN
Mucho antes de que nacieran los fundadores de Kalshi y Polymarket, un grupo de economistas comenzó a entusiasmarse con una nueva forma de abordar una de las mayores limitaciones de la humanidad: somos malos para predecir el futuro.
Quizás, pensaron, el libre mercado po...
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