Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update)

This podcast episode explores the challenges and successes of market design, particularly in the context of kidney exchange programs and medical residency matching. It discusses the innovative strategies and algorithms developed by economists, including Nobel laureate Al Roth, to improve the efficiency and fairness of kidney transplants and other allocation systems. The episode highlights the importance of altruistic donation and the remarkable stories of donors and recipients whose lives have been transformed through these programs.