Episode 114: Is It Ok to Pay People for Their Blood Plasma?
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The Non Moral Issues of Plasma Donations
Study shows paid plasma centers have a tiny positive effect on blood donations. For every 1000 extra plasma donors in the United States, there's an additional six blood donations. The trouble with offering payment for blood donations is this issue that I mentioned: Adverse selection.
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