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How Australia can fix the market for plasma and save millions

  • Written by Robert Solnim, Professor of Economics, University of Sydney
How Australia can fix the market for plasma and save millionsAustralians aren't paid for their donations even though donors overseas are.Shutterstock

Australia’s demand for plasma, a component of blood that transports nutrients, is rapidly outpacing domestic supply. This means enormous quantities of plasma must be imported from overseas, where donors are paid for donating.

Two factors can help explain...

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