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Is insider trading always bad? | The Economist

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Prediction market platforms have been accused of being plagued by insider trading. But is this always a bad thing? Our data editor, Dan Rosenheck, argues that some forms of informed trading could be beneficial for everyone, even those who never place a bet. #prediction #polymarket #kalshi #finance

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