Mainstream economic theories popular in the last several decades have tended to downplay the government's role in markets and to increase skepticism… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Government support is not only investing in upstream areas like basic research, but also in downstream areas like applied research and early-stage… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Too many politicians seem to reach for 'infrastructure' as the default answer to investment, as if roads and bridges were the answer… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Our current model of capitalism and the dominant ideas in policy making have led to a failure of investment by both the… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
It's important that public funds be spent in research directions that are pushing market frontiers rather than working in existing areas. This… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
While infrastructure is of course important, it must be part of a bigger vision. The point is not to simply dig ditches… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
The globalized nature of production and innovation means that the benefits don't necessarily stay in the country where the investments are made. — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Markets are not static entities that are 'intervened' in (for good or bad) but are outcomes of public and private interactions. — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Fixing markets isn't enough. We have to actively shape and create them and tilt the playing field in the direction of the… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Brexit has shrunk the market opportunities. Exiting trade deals will do the same for the U.S. Those deals must be actively shaped… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
I often use the iPhone as an example of how governments shape markets, because what makes the iPhone ‘smart’ and not stupid… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
My specific concerns with Trump's plans are that they are likely to investments in infrastructure where the private returns are highest (for… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
In my view, the state should be active and work in cooperation with private businesses to spur growth that's sustainable and inclusive.… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
What is needed is both a New Deal in terms of mission-oriented investments but also a new deal in terms of a… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
We should be investing where the public returns are greatest - that is in innovation. — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Mainstream economic theories popular in the last several decades have tended to downplay the government's role in markets and to increase skepticism about even… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Government support is not only investing in upstream areas like basic research, but also in downstream areas like applied research and early-stage financing for… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Rethinking capitalism means rethinking the role of the public sector, the role of the private sector, the role of finance, and the relationship between… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Too many politicians seem to reach for 'infrastructure' as the default answer to investment, as if roads and bridges were the answer to everything.… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Green is not just about renewable energy. It's also about creating a new direction for the whole economy. This requires government to step up,… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Our current model of capitalism and the dominant ideas in policy making have led to a failure of investment by both the public and… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
It's important that public funds be spent in research directions that are pushing market frontiers rather than working in existing areas. This means funding… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Brexit and Trump have brought the problems of capitalism into sharp relief, but both are only making things worse. Take the investment challenge -… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
While infrastructure is of course important, it must be part of a bigger vision. The point is not to simply dig ditches but to… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Brexit and Trump's election are forcing countries to come up with new radical ideas. — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
There is a lot of flesh to be put on the bones - but there is at least an opening for a more pragmatic,… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
Once we admit that the public sector takes an immense amount of risk along the entire innovation chain, it becomes crucial to find ways… — Mariana Mazzucato Copy Share Image
