Wall-Street Style Trading on US Elections

Wall-Street Style Trading on US Elections

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the role of election markets in the economy, highlighting their potential to democratize access to hedging tools for individuals and small businesses. It explores the history of election hedging tools, ethical considerations, and the accuracy of markets compared to polls. The video also addresses regulatory challenges and the growth potential of the platform, emphasizing the importance of these markets in providing accurate forecasts and reducing polarization.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mission of the organization discussed in the video?

To regulate election markets

To provide financial advice to large corporations

To increase election participation

To democratize access to hedging tools

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the proposed $25,000 limit for election betting compare to institutional hedging?

It is significantly higher

It is not comparable

It is about the same

It is much lower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as having election markets without negative impacts?

USA, Canada, Mexico

UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia

China, Japan, South Korea

Germany, France, Italy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential benefit of election markets over traditional polls?

They are less expensive

They have a larger sample size

They provide more accurate forecasts

They are easier to conduct

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the previous application for election betting by Nadex?

It was not submitted

It was postponed

It was rejected

It was approved

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected decision date for the CFTC regarding the current proposal?

October 28th

November 15th

December 1st

January 10th

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many markets has the Call Sheet platform listed in less than a year?

1000

2000

4000

5000