Professor Matthew Wall

Join Professor Matthew Wall, a political scientist focused on election forecasting, and Dr. Louis Bromfield, a researcher in gamification, as they delve into the fascinating world of election prediction. They explore the effectiveness of prediction markets like Polymarket, discussing how they can outshine traditional polls and subtly influence voter behavior through bandwagon effects. The duo also reveals insights on gamifying forecasting to boost political engagement, sharing their experiences with Fantasy Forecast and the impacts observed in recent elections.