Two economists get into the business—and stakes—of organ donation, and they argue why the government should financially compensate their families.

FYI, we are going on a book "> Two economists get into the business—and stakes—of organ donation, and they argue why the government should financially compensate their families.

FYI, we are going on a book "> Two economists get into the business—and stakes—of organ donation, and they argue why the government should financially compensate their families.

FYI, we are going on a book ">

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Should the families of organ donors be compensated?

Mar 02, 2026 · 9m

<p dir="ltr">Two economists get into the business—and stakes—of organ donation, and they argue why the government should financially compensate their families.<p dir="ltr">FYI, we are going on a book tour! Planet Money’s first ever book comes out in April. We’ll be celebrating in about a dozen cities. There’s a limited edition tote bag included with your ticket, while supplies last. Details, dates and how to get your ticket at <a href="http://planetmoneybook.com"target="_blank" >planetmoneybook.com</a>.<p dir="ltr"><strong>Related episodes:</strong> <br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/03/24/1165947234/too-many-subscriptions-not-enough-organs"target="_blank" >Too many subscriptions, not enough …

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