Historical presidential betting markets

Article Abstract:

The large and well-organized markets for betting on presidential elections in the United States, which operated between 1868 and 1940, are analyzed. The differences between the Policy Analysis Market and the New York betting market are described.

Amusement and recreation, not elsewhere classified, Economic aspects, Presidents, United States economic conditions, Gambling industry, Presidential elections

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Assessing the importance of Tiebout sorting: local heterogeneity from 1850 to 1990

Article Abstract:

The Tiebout model is used to predict the heterogeneity of public good preferences across the community. The results of such predictions are evaluated.

Public goods

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Cardinality versus ordinality: a suggested compromise

Article Abstract:

A study on utility theory analyses cardinal and ordinal assumptions regarding consumer preferences.

Analysis, Utility theory, Utility functions

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