Economics Quote by Guy Standing
“Think how modern economics presents work. Only labour that contributes to growth counts.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class, 2011
Modern economics values only labor that drives economic growth, marginalizing other essential work.
In simple terms: Only growth‑driving work is valued in economics.
Advocate for broader definitions of productive work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- career choice
- social advocacy
- education
- unemployment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What work do you consider valuable beyond growth?
- How can societies recognize non‑growth contributions?
Growth‑centric metrics ignore care work and social contributions.