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PSA
Definition :

the average time spent doing the following non- market activities: a) The cleaning, decoration and maintenance of the dwelling occupied by the household, including small repairs of a kind usually carried out by tenants as well as owners; b) The cleaning, servicing and repair of household durables or other goods, including vehicles used for household purposes; c) The preparation and serving of meals; d) The care, training and instruction of children; e) The care of sick, infirm or old people; and f) The transportation of members of the household or their goods.
Notes:
The activities are the non-market services (unaccounted activities) as defined in the 1993 System of National Accounts (par. 6.20 ). Excludes voluntary service and community work.

Formula
Average time spent doing unpaid housework
Source :

PSA