Demand-Supply Dynamics
Which organ had the highest price?
Lungs
Which organ is the most commonly wanted? (Hint: It was in the pictures)
The Kidneys
Explain at least two ways/examples of Demand-Supply Dynamics.
Shortage of Organs: Patients waiting for transplants face lengthy waiting lists and high death rates due to the ongoing lack of organs available for transplantation. For people in dire need of organs, the black market offers an alternate source, possibly saving lives that would otherwise be lost owing to an organ shortage through the legal system.
Reducing Poverty: Selling organs on the black market may give people in areas of extreme poverty a way out of difficult financial situations. The illegal organ trade may provide people in underprivileged areas with a means of basic needs by offering money offers for organ donation, so raising their standard of living.
Meeting Demand: Due to reasons including the growing population, the rise in the rate of chronic diseases, have made a significantly greater demand for organs than there is supply. The black market fills the demand-supply gap by selling organs to those willing to pay, providing a solution for people who do not have access to proper transplantation choices.
Explain at least two ways/example how organ trade in the Black Market is a high risk to the people.
Exploitation of Vulnerable Populations: People in difficult situations or with limited resources are the target of the black market, which forces them to sell their organs in exchange for cash. Social injustices are sustained by this exploitation, which particularly affects underprivileged and vulnerable communities.
Violation of Human Dignity: When human organs are traded for money, people lose their fundamental value and dignity and become nothing more than lifeless things. The essential values of respect for people and human rights are harmed by this.
Informed Consent: Donors on the black market may lack awareness of the dangers associated with organ donation or may feel pressured into giving consent. The ethical basis of voluntary donation is harmed by this lack of informed permission, which also goes against the free will concept.
Health Risks: The removal of organs in illegal settings frequently occurs without appropriate medical supervision and hygienic standards, putting donors and recipients at risk for major health issues like infection, organ rejection, and even death.