Selling Human Organs

An interview with Prof. Glenn Cohen

With millions of Americans waiting for life saving organ transplants, why are human organ sales criminally prohibited? Harvard professor and leading expert Glenn Cohen breaks down the regulations governing organ transplantation, describes the dangers of transplant tourism, and suggests alternative schemes we may see in the coming years.

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