Mariana Mazzucato

Who Is Mariana Mazzucato?

Mariana Mazzucato is a Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London (UCL) and the Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose (IIPP). Recognized as one of the most influential voices in global economic policy, her work emphasizes redefining the relationship between public and private sectors to foster sustainable and inclusive growth. She is a recipient of prestigious awards, including the Grande Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, the Leontief Prize, and the Madame de Staël Prize.

What is her Background?

With a distinguished academic and professional career, Mariana Mazzucato has held key roles in international institutions, such as Chair of the WHO’s Council on the Economics of Health for All and Co-Chair of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water. She has advised governments worldwide and authored impactful reports like the “Mazzucato Report,” which transformed the European Union’s innovation strategy. She is the author of acclaimed books, including *The Entrepreneurial State*, *The Value of Everything*, *Mission Economy*, and *The Big Con*. Her work has reshaped the understanding of the public sector’s role in the global economy.