The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy book

The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy

 Mariana Mazzucato  

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Are you ready to challenge the conventional wisdom about the true value creators in our economy?

Does the narrative of private sector dominance and public sector inefficiency need a rethink?

How can we redefine value creation in the 21st-century economy?

Dive into the fascinating debate around value, its evolution, and its implications on economic growth, innovation, and the role of public and private sectors.


Are you ready to challenge the conventional wisdom about the true value creators in our economyDoes the narrative of private sector dominance and public sector inefficiency need a rethinkHow can we redefine value creation in the 21st-century economyDive into the fascinating debate around value, its evolution, and its implications on economic growth, innovation, and the role of public and private sectors.;

 

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#1

How Did Adam Smith and Karl Marx Revolutionize Our Understanding of Economic Value?

01 Jan 1970

02:59

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#2

From Marx to Marginalism: How Walras, Jevons, and Menger Revolutionized Economic Theory

01 Jan 1970

02:23

02:23


#3

Is GDP Truly Reflective of Economic Health or Just a Flawed Historical Measure?

01 Jan 1970

03:12

03:12


#4

Mark Carney Predicts Post-Brexit Boom for UK's Financial Sector

01 Jan 1970

04:27

04:27


#5

Has Casino Capitalism Made the Financial Sector a Risky Game of Chance?

01 Jan 1970

03:09

03:09


#6

Jack Welch's Verdict: The Downfall of Shareholder Value and the Rise of Stakeholder Capitalism

01 Jan 1970

04:07

04:07


#7

Is Silicon Valley's Wealth Built on Public Investments and Unfair Rewards?

01 Jan 1970

02:56

02:56


#8

Revisiting Keynes and Polanyi: The Vital Role of Government in Innovation and Markets

01 Jan 1970

03:25

03:25


#9

Can We Reshape Modern Capitalism by Redefining Economic Value?

01 Jan 1970

03:16

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#10

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

02:10

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About Author

Mariana Mazzucato is a renowned economist and professor at University College London (UCL), where she holds the Chair in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value. She is the author of several influential books, including "The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy," which critically examines how economic value is defined and distributed in modern economies. Mazzucato's work emphasizes the role of the public sector in driving innovation and challenges traditional narratives about market efficiency and value creation. Her research has had a significant impact on economic policy debates worldwide.

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