What counts as work? What doesn't? Nancy Folbre explains how almost half of the work done in this country is ignored by economists. She argues that we need to create better measures of non-market income, consumption and investment. | Institute for New Economic Thinking

If we want a more equitable & sustainable future, economics has a lot of catching up to do. Unpacking the relationship between exploitation and group identity, Nancy Folbre offers a nuanced perspective on societal structures, and the pressing need for cooperative strategies to address global crises. Her insights pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future in this illuminating discussion on intersectionality, political economy, and social justice. Nancy Folbre is Professor Emerita at