
The unpaid work that GDP ignores -- and why it really counts | Marilyn Waring
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This chapter explores the significant yet neglected impact of unpaid work on national economies through the lens of an economist. It critiques traditional economic indicators like GDP and highlights the undervaluation of essential labor in households and communities, emphasizing its broader implications for productivity and economic understanding.
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