Graduation Year
2017
Date of Submission
12-2016
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Economics
Reader 1
Yaron Raviv
Rights Information
© 2016 Syed U Farooq
Abstract
In this paper I examine the factors that affect the likelihood an individual is a registered organ donor. Unlike many studies which focus on subpopulations in specific regions, I utilize national data to get a broader assessment of individuals from around the country across a number of racial and religious classifications. Using a probit model and controlling for a variety of parameters, I find that some racial and religious variables are negatively and significantly associated with organ donor registration rates, while education and being female are positively associated with organ donor registration rates. I conclude by discussing the implications of my results and the potential for future research.
Recommended Citation
Farooq, Syed Umar, "Determinants of Organ Donor Registration Rates Among Young Americans" (2017). CMC Senior Theses. 1528.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/1528
