... my opinion was formed and how I define this market situation. Further, I want to make a contribution to this 'free market' concept analyzing some of it's constraints. My internet research on the topic soon revealed the issues at stake. I base my opinion upon these findings. There is a tremendous shortage on donor organs. This leads to long waiting lists and consequently to a high fatality rate. In the US only, the number of casualties reaches over fifteen per day and the numbers are only growing. The public opinion is divided into two camps. Regulations are still driven by some form of government paternalism. Law makers still believe in an altruistic-based allocation system instead of a market-based mechanism. Recent laws prohibit donors to sell their organs engaging in a common market situation. Efforts to increase donation through educational campaigns have failed miserably. There is a well documented illegal ...

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