Areas Quote by Mariana Mazzucato
“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 research not only on drugs but also on areas like life-style changes, even if the profit potential is lower for Big Pharma as you cannot sell that change as you can sell a medicine.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Entrepreneurial State, 2013
Public funding should prioritize frontier research over incremental work, even if profits are lower.
In simple terms: Fund innovative research, not just profitable drugs.
Key Takeaway
Invest in breakthrough ideas.
Themes
economics
science policy
innovation
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- grant committees
- R&D budgeting
- health policy
Key Concepts
market creation
public good
risk tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance risk and reward?
- What metrics evaluate frontier impact?
A Different Perspective
High‑risk research may fail, wasting public money.
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