Since humans have two kidneys, you could sell a kidney and still live a long, healthy life. Given that there is such a demand for organs, do you think we should allow individuals to sell their organs like kidneys? Who do you anticipate would be most likely to sell their organs and who are the most likely to buy organs? Do you foresee any unintended consequences of legalizing the sale of organs?

Since humans have two kidneys, you could sell a kidney and still live a long, healthy life. Given that there is such a demand for organs, do you think we should allow individuals to sell their organs like kidneys? Who do you anticipate would be most likely to sell their organs and who are the most likely to buy organs? Do you foresee any unintended consequences of legalizing the sale of organs?

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter17: Income, Poverty, And Health Care

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20P

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