How prediction market prophets bet on the wrong president

Season 2016

Why pollsters, pundits and prediction markets overwhelmingly predicted a Clinton victory.

The election outcome shocked the world. Pollsters, pundits and prediction market traders overwhelmingly predicted a huge Clinton victory. There were, however, some dissenters. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores how history and economic factors can shed light on the upset.

AIR DATE 12/15/16

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