Counting for Nothing: What Men Value and What Women are Worth

'The work of women is excluded from our national accounting and overlooked in economics in general...Now this splendid work goes far to fill this appalling gap. No concerned woman (or man) can ignore it.' J.K. Galbraith 'Marilyn Waring demystifies both national and international economics. As the rare expert who is also witty, a populist and an excellent explainer, she...puts human beings and human values into economics.' Gloria Steinem 'This excellent book is required reading for every committed woman in feminist politics. It is a challenge for every male economist and politician. It is a source book which we need desperately.' Petra Kelly Women's work fuels the economies of every country in the world. Yet no value is placed on this labour. Marilyn Waring analyses economics from a feminist perspective and explores the implications of discounting the work of half the world's population. Once again she challenges the assumptions on which power rests.