Mariana Mazzucato

Mariana Mazzucato is a renowned economist and professor at University College London, where she holds the Chair in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value. Born in Italy and educated in the United States, Mazzucato is acclaimed for her research on the role of government in innovation and her advocacy for a mission-oriented approach in economic policy. As the founding director of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, she advises policymakers on sustainable growth. Mazzucato has authored influential books such as "The Entrepreneurial State" and "The Value of Everything," reshaping our understanding of value creation in modern economies.