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The Care Economy in Africa: Subsistence Production and Unpaid Care

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What do we know about the extent and value of the care economy in Africa, and why does this matter? This paper outlines a theoretical framework for analysing the care economy, including both the paid and unpaid work of caring for dependents and the flow of financial resources through the family, the community, the state and the market. A brief review of research on care work and economic development is followed by more specific consideration of empirical research on African countries, with a particular focus on the impact of HIV/AIDS. The paper concludes with a brief summary of policy implications and an agenda for future research.

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  • Nancy Folbre, 2014. "The Care Economy in Africa: Subsistence Production and Unpaid Care," Journal of African Economies, Centre for the Study of African Economies, vol. 23(suppl_1), pages 128-156.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:jafrec:v:23:y:2014:i:suppl_1:p:i128-i156.
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