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Who are the beneficiaries?

Torbjörn Tännsjö

    Bioethics
    |October 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Evaluating the societal cost-benefit of fertility research requires assessing project expenses against the benefits and identifying beneficiaries. This analysis informs resource allocation for medical and research initiatives addressing fertility challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Health Economics
    • Reproductive Medicine

    Background:

    • Societal investment in fertility research is a subject of ethical and economic debate.
    • Understanding the cost-effectiveness of fertility treatments is crucial for resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the defensibility of societal spending on fertility research projects.
    • To apply a utilitarian cost-benefit analysis framework to fertility interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a cost-benefit analysis framework.
    • Assessing the expenses of fertility research projects relative to other potential projects.
    • Identifying and quantifying the beneficiaries and benefits of fertility interventions.

    Main Results:

    • The justification for funding fertility research is contingent upon its cost relative to alternative investments.
    • The assessment of benefits requires a clear understanding of who gains from these projects.
    • Determining the beneficiaries is a critical component of the cost-benefit calculation.

    Conclusions:

    • A utilitarian cost-benefit analysis provides a framework for evaluating societal investment in fertility research.
    • The defensibility of funding is directly linked to the project's cost-effectiveness and the distribution of its benefits.
    • Further research is needed to refine methods for assessing the beneficiaries and benefits of fertility interventions.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachGenetics and ReproductionPhilosophical Approach

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