Implications of the market for kidneys

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Kidney's [transplant] are not allocated by markets. Discuss the pros and cons of switching to a market for kidneys [Note: Currently, people can volunteer to donate one of their two kidneys, and getting a kidney is dependent upon your requirements and prognosis [and sometimes having a relative who is a "match" donate theirs.]

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