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The unpaid work that GDP ignores -- and why it really counts | Marilyn Waring

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Critiquing GDP: The Value of Unpaid Work

This chapter critiques the effectiveness of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as an economic measure by highlighting the significance of unpaid labor and its undervalued contributions to society. It emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive approach to economic reporting that includes domestic work and environmental considerations.

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