The chapter mentions that in 1965, married women with children did an average of 32 hours of

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The chapter mentions that in 1965, married women with children did an average of 32 hours of housework per week, while men did an average of only 4 hours of housework—a total of 36 hours of housework. In 2016, the estimated average weekly hours of housework for women declined to 15.7, while the hours worked by men increased to about 9.7—a total of 25.4 hours of housework. Does the decrease in the total number of hours of housework—from 36 to 25.4—mean that families are willing to live in messier homes? Briefly explain.

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Microeconomics

ISBN: 978-0134737508

7th Edition

Authors: Glenn Hubbard, Anthony O'Brien

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