tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1752771132348583018.post5712949515875434153..comments2024-03-29T00:50:36.331-05:00Comments on Managerial Econ: Clergy facilitate the movement of kidneys to higher valued usesLuke Froebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06832270922187297624noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1752771132348583018.post-66659944700702844032009-01-20T09:54:00.000-06:002009-01-20T09:54:00.000-06:00Markets are not a panacea--they are simply less ba...Markets are not a panacea--they are simply less bad than the alternative. <br><br>I would authorize insurance companies to pay for kidneys. If you are worried about donors, bundle the donation with free medical insurance.Luke Froebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01280753038872889417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1752771132348583018.post-84855307738981369722009-01-20T09:43:00.000-06:002009-01-20T09:43:00.000-06:00Luke,I know you are in favor of this. I am not op...Luke,<br><br>I know you are in favor of this. I am not opposed. However, whether this transaction is legal or illegal, I believe our society must not reward those who coerce or otherwise force people to "donate" their organs. And, yes, I would feel the same way if I were the potential recipient. What are your thoughts on how an incentive scheme can be established to address this concern while appropriately rewarding risk - of, for example, donating one of two functioning kidneys.Bryan Herrithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677795875053051319noreply@blogger.com