In addition to developing a model for rational addiction, this economist wrote the book Human Capital and formulated the "rotten kid theorem."
Along with Julio Elias, this thinker argued that a free market for organs would help reduce scarcity for organ transplants. This thinker also worked with Jacob Mincer to formulate a theory of analyzing consumption that focuses on the household level rather than the individual level. This man's article on crime and punishment includes an anecdote about having to choose between legally parking in an inconvenient garage and illegally parking in a closer spot. This pioneer of New Home Economics co-names a model with Kevin Murphy that explains that (*) smokers keep using cigarettes in order to maximize discounted utility. This economist postulated that even selfish people would help their family if it was in their self-interest. In addition to developing a model for rational addiction, this economist wrote the book Human Capital and formulated the "rotten kid theorem." For 10 points, name this Nobel laureate from the University of Chicago who runs an economics blog with Richard Posner. 
Along with Julio Elias, this thinker argued that a free market for organs would help reduce scarcity for organ transplants.
Gary Becker