Why Doing the “Right Thing” Can Make Everything Worse (#316)
A simple redesign of systems, not new technology or changes in human nature, can save thousands of lives. Economist Alvin Roth’s work on kidney exchange and market design shows that changing the rules—rather than banning behaviors—can lead to better outcomes, even in morally fraught areas
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