![]() ![]() ![]() Another way in which economics can be sexist is by conceiving the household is an altruistic joint utility maximiser, that is, as an entity which works towards the best interests of all its members. These activities may be purchased as services in the market, but remain difficult to impute value to. ![]() One way in which economics can be sexist is by not counting unpaid work, much of which is carried out by women in the household, such as cooking, cleaning, and care work. However, these principles are based on highly reductionist and sexist assumptions. The principles of economics have charted out the course of policies, impacting countless lives in myriad ways. By changing the way the world is understood, economics has indeed changed the world. Economics is one of the most influential disciplines. ![]()
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