Moral Economics

Divisive questions about contraception, abortion, drugs, blood plasma, and organ donation sit at the centre of a search for workable trade-offs. Using the language of markets and market design, Alvin E. Roth argues that not every exchange should be allowed or banned outright. The result is a framework for thinking about controversies where moral and religious arguments often collide. Readers interested in public policy, economics, and ethical debate will find a clear account of how markets can be shaped to protect rights while limiting harm.