In discussing dividing up household​ chores, emily​ oster, an economist at the university of​ chicago, advises​ that: ​"no, you​ shouldn't always unload the dishwasher because​ you're be

In discussing dividing up household​ chores, emily​ oster, an economist at the university of​ chicago, advises​ that: ​"no, you​ shouldn't always unload the dishwasher because​ you're better at​ it." ​source: emily​ oster, "the wrong person is probably doing the dishes in your​ home," slate​, november​ 21, 2012. even if you are better at unloading the dishwasher than your​ spouse, you​ shouldn't always be the one to unload it because your spouse will act as a​ 'free rider' if you do all the work. absolute advantage is what matters for specialization not comparative advantage. you may be even better at some other household task and must consider the opportunity cost. your opportunity cost of unloading the dishwasher is nonexistent.