Mar 14, 2025

Here’s Why the ‘Care Economy’ Matters

By Beverly Goldberg

You may not have heard of the term “the care economy” before — but it has definitely impacted your life.

The care economy refers to any caring task that is paid or unpaid, such as nursing, elderly care, cleaning, and childcare.  

These tasks are fundamental to guarantee functional and healthy societies. However, paid care workers around the world often face low wages, labor exploitation, and exposure to harm.  

In this video, we explain what the care economy is — and why it’s so important.

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