Nancy Folbre, "Making Care Work: Why Our Economy Should Put People First" (U California Press, 2026)

A bold critique of conventional economics that reveals why the time and money we devote to care work is vital to our economic future. Our economy is much bigger than the dollar value of things we buy and sell. It depends on us—our health, our creativity, and our moral commitments. These capabilities don't have price tags but are crucial to a sustainable future. We need to acknowledge and reward…