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The case for a market for livers

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  • Nikhil RAMANATHAN

    (Independent Researcher, India)

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This paper presents an ethical and economic argument for establishing a regulated market for liver transplants. It discusses supply-demand imbalances and proposes safeguards for equitable access.

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  • Nikhil RAMANATHAN, 2018. "The case for a market for livers," Journal of Economic and Social Thought, EconSciences Journals, vol. 5(4), pages 367-382, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ3:v:5:y:2018:i:4:p:367-382
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    JEL classification:

    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
    • D61 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Allocative Efficiency; Cost-Benefit Analysis
    • K32 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Energy, Environmental, Health, and Safety Law

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