# In an op-ed, Prof. Vasant Dhar proposes that Facebook create the world's first information market

1 Faculty News June 11, 2012 ![WIRED logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_032348.jpg?itok=Wszefc-R)>

Excerpt from [WIRED](http://www.wired.com/business/2012/06/opinion-get-paid-for-your-fb-data/) -- "While there are several possible business models for Facebook to create value, each with its potential risk and reward, I propose that Facebook create the world’s first information market."

[Read more](http://www.wired.com/business/2012/06/opinion-get-paid-for-your-fb-data/)

Additional coverage appeared in [Marketplace](http://www.marketplace.org/topics/tech/growth-slowing-way-down-how-will-facebook-make-money-us).