{"title":"Mariana Mazzucato","description":"\u003cp\u003eMariana Mazzucato's works explore the complex intersections of economics, society, and public policy with a sharp focus on the roles of innovation and government. Her writing challenges conventional wisdom and invites readers to reconsider how value is created and distributed within modern economies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and thought-provoking, her books blend insights from \u003cem\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epsychology\u003c\/em\u003e, and practical economics, making them essential for those interested in the broader impact of economic systems on the common good. Readers can expect a compelling exploration of how entrepreneurial states and collective efforts shape our economic future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mission-economy","title":"Mission Economy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dramatic and powerful call for a new approach to society and government, using the determined co-ordination of the moon landings as a blueprint for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary efforts that took mankind to the moon 50 years ago were more than a scientific feat of aeronautics. They required new forms of collaboration between the public sector (notably, NASA) and private companies. This book asks: what if the same level of boldness—the boldness that set inspirational goals, took risks and explicitly recognised that this requires large spending but will be worthwhile in terms of long-term growth—was applied to the biggest problems of our time, such as climate change, disease and inequality, to name only a few?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMariana Mazzucato argues that by applying innovation to societal goals and structuring government budgets more explicitly to the long-term, as the moon programme did, we can do government differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMission Economy\u003c\/em\u003e envisions a new way to tackle the persistent challenges of the modern world by drawing on the lessons and boldness of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692268642540,"sku":"9780141991689","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141991689.jpg?v=1725555230"},{"product_id":"the-big-con","title":"The Big Con","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vital and timely investigation into how the consulting industry has made its way to the heart of our economies and governments—and what to do about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an entrenched relationship between the consulting industry and hollowed-out, risk-averse governments and shareholder value-maximizing firms. Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington show that our economies' reliance on companies such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Bain \u0026amp; Company, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY stunts innovation, obfuscates corporate and political accountability, and impedes our collective mission of halting climate breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Big Con\u003c\/em\u003e is possible in today's economies because of the unique power that consultancies wield through extensive contracts and networks—as advisors, legitimators, and outsourcers—and the illusion that they are objective sources of expertise and capacity. \u003cem\u003eThe Big Con\u003c\/em\u003e weakens our businesses, infantilizes our governments, and warps our economies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMazzucato and Collington expertly debunk the myth that consultancies always add value to the economy. With a wealth of original research, they argue brilliantly for investment and collective intelligence within all organisations and communities, and for a new system in which public and private sectors work innovatively for the common good. We must recalibrate the role of consultants and rebuild economies and governments that are fit for purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692371566828,"sku":"9781802060263","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781802060263.jpg?v=1725560066"},{"product_id":"the-entrepreneurial-state","title":"The Entrepreneurial State","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Entrepreneurial State\u003c\/em\u003e by Mariana Mazzucato offers a compelling and provocative re-examination of the common beliefs about innovation and the roles of the public and private sectors in fostering economic growth. This bestselling exposé unveils the often-overlooked role of the state in driving groundbreaking advancements and highlights the dangers of ignoring this critical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConventional wisdom suggests that innovation thrives solely within the private sector, led by the daring and risk-taking efforts of lone entrepreneurs. In this widely accepted narrative, the role of the public sector is limited to fixing market failures and removing obstacles for the private sector to thrive. But what if this contemporary myth is significantly flawed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this incisive and controversial work, Mazzucato comprehensively debunks the myth of an inefficient, bureaucratic state stifling a nimble private sector. She reveals that, contrary to popular belief, many of the greatest technological advancements of recent history owe their success to substantial public investment. From the smart technologies that power the iPhone to groundbreaking breakthroughs in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and the latest green technologies, it is the state that has often acted as the earliest and most daring investor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMazzucato argues that the state has been the key innovator, boldly funding high-risk projects that the private sector would not dare to tackle until they have been de-risked by public money. This investment is not just a secondary role; it is the cornerstone of progress and innovation. The author provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate how public funds have laid the foundation for today’s most cutting-edge industries and how the private sector has subsequently capitalised on these state-led investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a rich body of research and data, Mazzucato’s analysis challenges the reader to reconsider the dynamic between the state and the private sector and to appreciate the essential and symbiotic relationship between the two. Her book calls for a reassessment of the way we view economic policy and innovation strategy, urging policymakers and the public to acknowledge and support the indispensable role of state investment in our collective future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Entrepreneurial State\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for economists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the true drivers of innovation and economic development. 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And how do we decide the value of what they do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern capitalism, value-extraction—the siphoning off of profits, from shareholders' dividends to bankers' bonuses—is rewarded more highly than value-creation, the productive process that drives a healthy economy and society. We misidentify takers as makers and have lost sight of what value really means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet, argues Mariana Mazzucato in this penetrating and passionate book, if we are to reform capitalism, we urgently need to rethink where wealth comes from. 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