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Repugnance as a constraint on markets

Authors :
Roth, Alvin E.
Source :
Journal of Economic Perspectives. Summer, 2007, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p37, 22 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Repugnance and its consequences in market transactions are discussed. The selling of tissue, lending money for interest, slavery, gambling, adoption and other examples of markets wherein repugnance has been established as a constraint on the market are presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08953309
Volume :
21
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Economic Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.171983237