The Economics of Care

The video features a discussion with Professor Nancy Paul Bray on the economics of care, exploring how care has shifted from family to market provision. It examines the complexities of market exchanges with emotional content, the state of care work policies in the US and Europe, and the measurement of unpaid work. The conversation delves into feminist economics, highlighting the unique challenges and dynamics of care work, and contrasts economic and legal perspectives on unpaid work. The discussion also touches on historical and social contexts affecting care work.

What is the significance of measuring unpaid work in understanding economic living standards?

What are the implications of treating care work as a distinct form of labor?

How does the discussion address the issue of gender inequality in the labor market?

What are the potential consequences of viewing care work solely through a market lens?