The Big Con

In 'The Big Con', Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington expose the detrimental effects of the consulting industry on modern economies.

They delve into case studies such as the HealthCare.

gov rollout debacle and the inadequate government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The book argues that the consulting industry's influence stunts innovation, obscures corporate and political accountability, and hinders efforts to address climate change.

With extensive research, Mazzucato and Collington advocate for a system where public and private sectors collaborate innovatively for the common good, and they propose recalibrating the role of consultants to rebuild more effective economies and governments.