1. Sally Satel proposes $50,000 in benefits to kidney donors, along with follow-up medical care. Why does she think that providing benefits to donors is a good idea? Why does she think that benefits from a third-party (such a charity or government entity) is better than a cash payment from the kidney recipient? Why does she suggest a waiting period for potential donors? Do you agree with her proposal? Why/why not?

2. Explain Scott Carney’s argument for why a legal market for organs in the United States will not stop exploitation of the poor through illegal markets around the world, and explain Carney’s argument for why a legal market in the US will not stop exploitation of the poor in legal markets around the world.

3. What are the reasons why Francis Delmonico and Alexander Capron believe that kidney donors should not receive payment beyond covering their costs (medical expenses and lost earnings)? How do they think that the US can increase the number of kidney donors without paying donors?

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1 Both the kidneys are the vital organs of the body responsible for filtration of blood and eliminating body wastes control the bodys fluid balance and keep the right levels of electrolytes All of the ... View the full answer