A Dire Donor Shortage

That's Right! - A first-come, first-served method allocates resources to those who are first in line. Many organs are allocated to patients whose names come first on the waiting list.

In addition to the first-come, first-served method, organs are also allocated on the basis of personal characteristics of the patient such as medical urgency, blood type compatibility, and organ size.

Correct! - According to the fair results view, a fair outcome is one benefits the less well off. So, the fairest outcome is one that allocates donor organs to the poorest.

If market price was the allocation method in the market for organs, the outcome would be unfair. The rich would benefit because organs would be allocated to those with the ability to pay. Poorer people who need a transplant would be unable to afford one.

That's Right! - If the government uses tax revenue to compensate live donors and the families of deceased donors, the marginal private cost to donors decreases and more organs are made available.