Economists' study says paying for organs would cut wait lists

The discussion arises once more...but there's a downside to this as well....and could leave less of an opportunity of those who can't pay the opportunity of receiving a transplant. BD

Dr. Becker said it is only a matter of time before policymakers warm up to the idea of increasing the supply of organs by offering cash to donors.
"The force pushing toward recognition of the potential of [financial incentives] is the different circumstances we're in now, where so many people are on the queue and quite a few will die waiting," Dr. Becker said. "There is an alternative that can eliminate those problems efficiently and not very expensively, and people will come around to the view that they'll see the great benefits versus the terrible burden imposed by the present system."