Attitudes Towards Blood and Living Organ Donations

• Autores: Juan Manuel Cabasés Hita, María Errea Rodríguez
• Localización: Documentos de Trabajo ( Universidad Pública de Navarra. Departamento de Economía ), Nº. 4, 2010
• Idioma: inglés
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  • We model the decision of whether or not to become a blood/living organ donor. The expected utility for becoming a donor is a function of the degree of altruism, the consumption of goods, the costs of donation, the very pleasure of giving, and the recipient´s utility associated to donation. Empirically, we observe differences in the expected costs and benefits from donation between blood and non-blood donors, and between individuals with different willingness to donate living organs. Looking at benefits/costs of donation through reasons for donating/not donating, we conclude policies to encourage donation should focus on raising awareness and provide information.