Tom Is in Need of a Kidney to Stay Alive

question 7

Essay

Tom is in need of a kidney to stay alive, and he is willing and able to pay up to $15,000 for a new kidney. David has two well-functioning kidneys (that are also compatible with Tom). David, aware of the risks of surgery, would be willing to sell one of his kidneys to Tom for $10,000. If kidney trade were legal, would this trade take place? What price would a kidney sell for in this scenario?
Plenty of people are still against organ trade even if it generates mutual gains from trade. Explain why this is the case.

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