Household w ell-being, in turn, depends on income and consumption levels and on decisions as to the time devoted to paid work. Moreover, households need a minimum of hours for domestic and care work, for rest and for leisure. Guatemala (2006), Honduras (2010), Mexico (2010). Nicaragua (2009) and the Plurinational State of Bolivia (2009). Doing so would produce a deeper understanding of poverty' and of gender inequality and should enhance policy design.