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15. You Say Repugnant, I Say … Let's Do It!

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The Godfather of Repugnance

Economist Al Roth has helped arrange better matches for students and doctors. But he also designs markets that people don't even want to talk about. Some economists, including Nobel laureate Gary Becker think we should have a market for kidneys. Under current U.S. law, which is similar to the laws in most countries A person cannot be compensated for giving an organ Whether in life or death.

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