Sex, Drugs, and Death
Summary
Host Cardiff Garcia interviews Nobel laureate Al Roth about his book on morally contested markets, such as medical aid in dying, sex work, and sports gambling. They explore how bans often create dangerous gray markets and discuss Roth’s proposals for regulated, safer alternatives. The conversation also covers emerging issues like plural marriage and the ethical complexities of market design.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Al Roth and the concept of repugnant markets
Medical aid in dying: Autonomy, social norms, and market design
Sex work: Legalization, decriminalization, and the Dutch-Swedish model
Plural marriage: Contractual protections and legal recognition
Sports gambling: Addiction, point shaving, and paternalism
Kidney exchange: Global chains and moral economics
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