A Microeconomic Analysis of the Market for Egg Donation – With Extension to the Indian Context

Abstract

This paper discusses the interesting and under-explored subject of egg donation in India, the characteristics of the market thereof, the actions of the participants, and the possible role of the government. Legal, ethical, and sociological issues are touched upon, as they directly affect the functioning of the market. It includes information to better understand the biological phenomenon of female infertility and its incidence in India.