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Unpaid Work Worth $6 Trillion in US GDP
The U.S. Government Accountability Office report highlights that unpaid work within households, such as cleaning and childcare, is valued at up to $6 trillion annually—roughly one-fifth of the gross domestic product. However, it is not included in official economic calculations because there is no direct financial exchange involved. Over 87% of Americans aged 15 and older perform these tasks daily, averaging 3.72 hours, with women bearing a larger share. Women make up 54% of workers in this sector and do work that doubles the amount of household labor performed by men. The report emphasizes that this unpaid work contributes to a more accurate picture of economic growth and family well-being. Experts argue that it is essential to reevaluate the concept of economic efficiency to include household caregiving activities, in order to reduce disparities and achieve a more equitable distribution of this burden.
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