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Exploring the Ethics and Economics of a Market for Human Kidneys

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This program, presented by Dr. Vincent Jackson, examines the complex relationship between supply and demand in the context of human kidneys. With rising cases of kidney failure, we investigate whether establishing a market for kidneys could improve health outcomes. Key topics include the functions of kidneys, the impact of market dynamics on supply and demand, and ethical considerations surrounding organ donation. Join us as we analyze the implications of a potential kidney market, challenging preconceived notions of pricing and availability in healthcare.

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Exploring the Ethics and Economics of a Market for Human Kidneys

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  1. Breezing Through the Sunshine State Standards for Middle School Economics /Personal Finance Vincent Jackson Ph.D. Professor Economics & Director Center on Economic & Financial Education Florida State College at Jacksonville Kent Campus 3939 Roosevelt Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32205

  2. “This program was made possible by the Council for Economic Education through funding from the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement” Thursday June 14, 2012

  3. Supply and Demand for Human Kidneys Should a Market for Human Kidneys be Established?

  4. Supply and Demand A Look at the Market for Human Kidneys

  5. Kidney • Functions • Removes waste from the body through the Production of urine • Help to regulate blood pressure, blood volume and the chemical composition of the blood • Kidney Failure • The inability of the Kidney to remove waste from the body and maintain electrolyte balance • The inability to produce urine and dispose of waste from the body. • Treatment • Restrict protein intake, diuretics, dialysis, transplantation

  6. “Please don’t take your organs to heaven, heaven knows we need them here on earth”Bumper sticker

  7. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network Uniting people and information to help save live.

  8. Hypothetical Kidney Data

  9. At a zero (-0-) price, how many kidneys will be supplied/demanded? • Why would anyone donate a kidney when the price is zero? • What Conclusions can be drawn from the supply/demand for kidneys?

  10. Where/how were the supply of kidneys obtained?

  11. Law and Order Video:Black markets and Kidneys

  12. The U.S. Economy is describes as a: • Free enterprise • Capitalist • Mixed • Market Economic System

  13. In order for a Market to exist we must have: • Buyer (Demanders) • Seller (Suppliers) • Product (Kidneys) When buyers and sellers come together in a market, a price established for the product. Example: • Amazon • E-harmony • Illegal Drugs • Housing • Child Pornography

  14. Fundamentals of a Free Market Economy • Freedom of Choice • System of Markets and Prices • Private ownership of Property (Property Rights) • Competition • Limited Government (Laissez Faire) • Self-interest (utility maximizes)

  15. How to use markets to deal with Scarcity Suppose the Federal Government repealed the law banning the sale of Kidneys (ie. a market for Kidneys is established). • Can you predict what will happen in the Kidney market? • How will the rise in price effect the behavior of Suppliers? Can you make any generalizations about the people who might sell a kidney at the equilibrium price but, would not donate a Kidney when the price is zero ($0) • How will the rise in price effect the behavior of Patients? • Can u make any generalizations about the people who might demand a kidney when the price is zero ($0), but will not buy one when the price reaches equilibrium?

  16. According to the graph, how many transplants will occur each year at the new equilibrium?

  17. Would a Free Market for Kidneys result in more or fewer deaths each year?

  18. Would a free market in kidneys be fair for poor people? • As a supplier of Kidneys? • As a Demander of Kidneys?

  19. Suppose the Federal Government instituted a legal market for kidneys, How would this change the Supply curve? The Demand curve?

  20. Suppose there was a successful campaign to encourage individuals to donate kidneys, what would you expect to happen in the market for kidneys?

  21. NPR Podcast for Organs Poll: Americans Show Support for Compensation of Organ Donors By Scott Hensley

  22. “This program was made possible by the Council for Economic Education through funding from the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement” Thank you for participating!!

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