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Consequences of Unpaid Blood Plasma Donations

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  • Axel Ockenfels
  • Alvin Roth

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The European Commission is considering new ways to regulate the ‘substances of human origin’ –including blood, plasma, and cells – used in medical procedures from transfusions andtransplants to assisted reproduction. This column argues that such legislation jeopardises theinterests of both donors and recipients. While sympathetic to the intentions behind the proposals–which aim to ensure that donations are voluntary and to protect financially disadvantageddonors – the authors believe such rules overlook the effects on donors, on the supply of suchsubstances, and on the health of those who need them.

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  • Axel Ockenfels & Alvin Roth, 2023. "Consequences of Unpaid Blood Plasma Donations," ECONtribute Policy Brief Series 055, University of Bonn and University of Cologne, Germany.
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