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Discover the enlightening insights in this brand new paperback, 'The Entrepreneurial State', authored by esteemed economist Mariana Mazzucato. Published in 2018 by Penguin UK, this thought-provoking book, spanning 288 pages, challenges conventional wisdom surrounding innovation and economic growth. Mazzucato provocatively argues against the common narrative that positions the private sector as the sole driver of innovation, highlighting the pivotal role that public investment plays in fostering groundbreaking technologies. From the very creation of the smart technologies embedded in devices like the iPhone to revolutionary advancements in biotechnology and green technologies, the text illustrates how state funding often serves as the catalyst for major breakthroughs. By delving deep into the historical context, Mazzucato presents a compelling case that the public sector is not merely a support player but rather an essential partner in innovation. This bestseller invites readers to reconsider the dynamics of entrepreneurship, emphasizing that robust public investment can lead to vibrant economic growth and a healthier society. Whether you are an entrepreneur, policymaker, or simply an inquisitive reader, this book provides vital perspectives on how we can harness state resources to ignite future innovations. Order today and explore the untold story of how public investment shapes our future.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986104
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
From one of the world's leading economists, a bestselling expose of the state's crucial role in sparking innovation and growth - and the dangers of ignoring this truth
Conventional wisdom holds that innovation is the preserve of the private sector, best left in the hands of that modern day folk hero - the lone entrepreneur. In this popular tale, the role of the public sector is simply to get out of the way, at best fixing market failures, in order to facilitate our daring hero's bold, risk-taking endeavours. But what if this powerful, contemporary myth is wrong?
In this sharp and controversial expose, Mariana Mazzucato comprehensively debunks the myth of a lumbering, bureaucratic state weighing down a dynamic private sector, to reveal how public investments have been behind many of the greatest innovations of our time. From the technologies that make the iPhone 'smart', to biotech, pharmaceuticals and today's emerging green technologies, it is the state that has been the investor of first resort, our boldest and most valuable innovator. Meanwhile, the private sector only finds the courage to invest after the State has made the truly pioneering, high-risk investments.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986104
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
From one of the world's leading economists, a bestselling expose of the state's crucial role in sparking innovation and growth - and the dangers of ignoring this truth
Conventional wisdom holds that innovation is the preserve of the private sector, best left in the hands of that modern day folk hero - the lone entrepreneur. In this popular tale, the role of the public sector is simply to get out of the way, at best fixing market failures, in order to facilitate our daring hero's bold, risk-taking endeavours. But what if this powerful, contemporary myth is wrong?
In this sharp and controversial expose, Mariana Mazzucato comprehensively debunks the myth of a lumbering, bureaucratic state weighing down a dynamic private sector, to reveal how public investments have been behind many of the greatest innovations of our time. From the technologies that make the iPhone 'smart', to biotech, pharmaceuticals and today's emerging green technologies, it is the state that has been the investor of first resort, our boldest and most valuable innovator. Meanwhile, the private sector only finds the courage to invest after the State has made the truly pioneering, high-risk investments.