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Mariana Mazzucato and Stella Creasy on the Global Economy, PART 1

Aug 6, 2023

Stella Creasy, a passionate UK Labour MP championing economic policy and social justice, joins economist Mariana Mazzucato for a riveting discussion. They challenge traditional views on wealth creation, emphasizing the state's role in fostering innovation. The conversation critiques outdated metrics of value, advocating for new frameworks to reflect societal contributions. Together, they explore collaborative approaches across sectors to tackle global challenges, pushing for equitable and sustainable economic growth.

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Episode guests

Stella Creasy

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Rethinking the Role of the State in Economics

12min

New Podcast Season and Springtime Self-Care Promotions

2min

Rethinking Economic Value

10min

Collaborative Approaches to Global Challenges

4min

In this two-part episode recorded in 2018, economist and author Mariana Mazzucato discusses her book, The Value of Everything, with UK Labour MP Stella Creasy. It's a wide-ranging discussion looking at how real wealth is created in our economy and how we can measure the true worth of both infrastructure and services. Mariana Mazzucato is Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London.

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