The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values
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The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values is a book by economist Nancy Folbre that critiques traditional economic theory by highlighting the importance of care work, family responsibilities, and moral values in shaping economic life.
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| The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values Context triple: [Nancy Folbre, notableWork, The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values]
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A.
Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family
"Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family" is a nonfiction book by Tipper Gore that examines the evolving structure, challenges, and values of contemporary American families.
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B.
Beyond the Welfare State
"Beyond the Welfare State" is a seminal work of social and economic theory by Gunnar Myrdal that analyzes and critiques modern welfare-state capitalism and explores paths toward more comprehensive social reform.
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C.
Finance and the Good Society
Finance and the Good Society is a book by economist Robert J. Shiller that argues for a more ethical, inclusive, and socially beneficial financial system.
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D.
Inequality Reexamined
Inequality Reexamined is a philosophical and economic work by Amartya Sen that critically analyzes traditional views of inequality and justice through his capabilities approach.
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E.
Habits of the Heart
Habits of the Heart is a widely influential sociological study of individualism and community in American life, co-authored by Robert N. Bellah and colleagues.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values Target entity description: The Invisible Heart: Economics and Family Values is a book by economist Nancy Folbre that critiques traditional economic theory by highlighting the importance of care work, family responsibilities, and moral values in shaping economic life.
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A.
Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family
"Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family" is a nonfiction book by Tipper Gore that examines the evolving structure, challenges, and values of contemporary American families.
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B.
Beyond the Welfare State
"Beyond the Welfare State" is a seminal work of social and economic theory by Gunnar Myrdal that analyzes and critiques modern welfare-state capitalism and explores paths toward more comprehensive social reform.
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C.
Finance and the Good Society
Finance and the Good Society is a book by economist Robert J. Shiller that argues for a more ethical, inclusive, and socially beneficial financial system.
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D.
Inequality Reexamined
Inequality Reexamined is a philosophical and economic work by Amartya Sen that critically analyzes traditional views of inequality and justice through his capabilities approach.
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E.
Habits of the Heart
Habits of the Heart is a widely influential sociological study of individualism and community in American life, co-authored by Robert N. Bellah and colleagues.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| argues |
economic models should include family and caring labor
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markets depend on unpaid and underpaid care work ⓘ moral obligations shape economic behavior ⓘ public policy should support care work ⓘ |
| author | Nancy Folbre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
debates on measuring economic well-being
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rethinking economic rationality ⓘ |
| critiques |
assumption of purely self-interested agents
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neoclassical economics ⓘ traditional economic theory ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
family responsibilities
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importance of care work ⓘ moral and social values ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
distribution of care responsibilities
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gender inequality in economic life ⓘ relationship between families and markets ⓘ |
| genre |
economics literature
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social science literature ⓘ |
| hasCentralConcept |
care as economic infrastructure
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interdependence of individuals and families ⓘ limits of market mechanisms ⓘ valuation of unpaid work ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
care work
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economics of care ⓘ family economics ⓘ feminist economics ⓘ gender and economics ⓘ household labor ⓘ moral values in economic life ⓘ social reproduction ⓘ |
| perspective |
critical of market fundamentalism
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feminist perspective ⓘ |
| proposes |
greater public support for caregiving
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recognition of care work in economic policy ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
ethics and economics
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feminist economic theory ⓘ labor economics ⓘ social policy ⓘ welfare state debates ⓘ |
| titleContains |
Economics and Family Values
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The Invisible Heart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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