Making Care Work: Why Our Economy Should Put People First

In her new book, “Making Care Work: Why Our Economy Should Put People First” feminist economist Nancy Folbre provides a historical and economic account of care provision in the U.S. She explains why care providers remain economically vulnerable today, and argues that we need to acknowledge and reward the value of caring for ourselves and others, especially our children, our elderly, and those experiencing illness or disability. Join Folbre, along with Jane Humphries and Joya Misra as they discuss a path toward a more equitable and sustainable economy. PANELISTS Nancy Folbre Director of PERI’s Program on Gender and Care Work and Professor Emerita of Economics, UMass Amherst Jane Humphries Emeritus Professor of Economic History, Oxford University and Emeritus Centennial Professor, London School of Economics Joya Misra Distinguished Professor, Department of Sociology and School of Public Policy, UMass Amherst For more information about Nancy's work on the Care Economy, visit carethink.org.