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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 23h

More on this in my paper defining an Economics of the Common Good ➡️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Stay tuned for my new book coming next spring: The Common Good Economy.

Governing the economics of the common good: from correcting market failures to shaping collective goals

To meet today’s grand challenges, economics requires an understanding of how common objectives may be collaboratively set and met. Tied to the assumption that the state can, at best, fix market fai...

www.tandfonline.com

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 23h

It was a pleasure to deliver Christian Aid's 2025 Annual Lecture #CALecture25 on directing economic growth through a common good approach. Thanks to Christian Aid & Patrick Watt, to Stephanie Flanders for her thoughtful questions, & to Revd Richard Carter for welcoming us to St Martin-in-the-Fields.

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 2d

This evening, at 19:00, I'm delivering Christian Aid's Annual Lecture, 'Directing Economic Growth: A Common Good Approach’. I’ll explore how govts can combat our interconnected challenges on climate, health & biodiversity, if informed by a new economics of the common good.

caid.org.uk/AnnualLecture

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 3d

Happening tomorrow!
Join me for Christian Aid's Annual Lecture, 'Directing Economic Growth: A Common Good Approach’. I’ll explore how govts can combat our challenges on climate, health & biodiversity, if informed by a new economics of the common good.

Mon 6 Oct | 19:00 | caid.org.uk/AnnualLecture

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 4d

2 days to go!
Join me for my lecture 'Directing Economic Growth: A Common Good Approach’ for Christian Aid’s upcoming Annual Lecture, I’ll explore how governments can combat these challenges if informed by a new economics of the common good.

Mon 6 Oct | 19:00 BST | caid.org.uk/AnnualLecture

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 5d

Read our latest op-ed by Rainer Kattel and I for Project Syndicate on City Government capabilities ➡️ www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/w...

Restoring Public-Sector Capacity Where It Counts

Mariana Mazzucato & Rainer Kattel explain how well-resourced, adaptive municipal governance can protect residents from future shocks.

www.project-syndicate.org

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 5d

Today at 17:30 BST! How do govts adapt, learn & deliver in the face of complex challenges? Our pioneering Public Sector Capabilities Index - co-developed with 200+ govts officials in 45 cities – highlights the capabilities that enable cities to develop new approaches & connect policy with delivery.

From Insight to Action: Scaling the Public Sector Capabilities Index

Launch of Public Sector Capabilities Index newest report: Assessing City Government Dynamic Capabilities.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 6d

Our op-ed in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social on Restoring Public-Sector Capacity ➡️ www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/w...

Restoring Public-Sector Capacity Where It Counts

Mariana Mazzucato & Rainer Kattel explain how well-resourced, adaptive municipal governance can protect residents from future shocks.

www.project-syndicate.org

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 6d

Cities are at the forefront of complex challenges—from climate to inequality. But what makes some city govts more effective than others? Our PSCI identifies 5 capabilities that enable cities to innovate, adapt & deliver for residents.

Fri 3 Oct | 17:30 | Hybrid | www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/eve...

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 6d

Register here ➡️ who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All report ➡️ www.who.int/publications...

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 6d

We’ll discuss pathways to action for reshaping innovation systems, finance mechanisms and state capacity to deliver #HealthforAll as a right, not a commodity – building on our work with the @WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All, which I co-chaired.

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 6d

Join me this tomorrow at 9:00 CET for the Third hearing of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health with WHO Europe.

Health for all: transforming economies to deliver what matters

Final report of the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All

www.who.int

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 6d

For too long we've been talking about the climate, health & biodiversity crises. And yet nothing happens.

In my lecture for Christian Aid next week, I’ll explore how governments can combat these challenges if informed by a new economics of the common good.

Mon 6 Oct | Register: buff.ly/1etUU0C

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 12d

Yesterday I spoke at @foreignpolicy.com’s Forum at #UNGA alongside @laurabdecarvalho.bsky.social and Daouda Sembene on Borrower Leadership & Systemic Reform. Investment and purpose-driven finance must be part of the solution for debt reform.

Read our @g20org discussion paper ➡️ buff.ly/nDNM2Kt

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 12d

To scale regenerative food systems, cross-sectoral innovation and investment is required. At @foodtank's "Nourishing People, Planet and Future", I launched our report with case studies from Brazil, Scotland & Sweden.

Read our mission-oriented approach to school meals ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/pub...

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 13d

The debt crisis is fundamentally a development crisis. Today I'll be joining Laura Carvalho and Daouda Sembene to discuss how to forge a more equitable global debt architecture. #UNGA

Register (In-person & Virtual) ➡️ buff.ly/EdGw4pa

Our G20 discussion paper ➡️ buff.ly/nDNM2Kt

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 13d

Today I'll launch our new report at @foodtank.bsky.social's event on how mission-oriented industrial strategy for school meals can align social, environmental, & economic goals. #ClimateWeekNYC

Watch the event live at 9:30 AM EDT here ➡️ buff.ly/Gp3WAaN

Our school meals report ➡️ buff.ly/bOxeCWl

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 13d

If any new global order is to be a success, long-term structural transformation is required. Pre-distributive innovation systems, where knowledge is created and shared, are crucial. Inspiring discussions yesterday with New America and Project Starling about new kinds of multilateralism.

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 13d

Honored to be joined by Matt Damon at Climate Week UAE preparation for 2026 UN Water Conference—highlighting points from our Global Commission on the Economics of Water

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 14d

Water governance requires institutional transformation, recognising the global water cycle as a common good. Today at #UNGA, I'll deliver a keynote at the UAE Permanent Mission roundtable on water for peace, stability & multilateral cooperation.

Our report on The Economics of Water➡️ buff.ly/zog6UCd

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 14d

For too long we have been talking about climate, water and biodiversity crises - and nothing happens.

In Christian Aid's Annual Lecture, I’ll explore how governments can combat these challenges if informed by a new economics of the common good.

Register to join us: caid.org.uk/AnnualLecture

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 14d

I spoke at the Rockefeller Foundation's #UNGA event on Regenerative School Meals for People and Planet to launch our report on a mission-oriented approach to school meals.

Read our report with the School Meals Coalition ➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/pub...

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 14d

Wonderful to join #COP30 Presidency last night at Climate Week for dinner with Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, Tatiana Rosito, and Ana Toni as part of the #COP30 Economic Council. In Belém, we’ll share a new approach to country platforms,
our State Transformation Report ➡️ buff.ly/o4k7ppC & more

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 14d

Catch up on my conversation with Trevor Phillips from @thetimes.com Radio on the UK economy and the role of public investment in ensuring sustainable growth.

Listen here ➡️ www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

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Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 15d

Great to speak with Sec. Alicia Bárcena & Yin Shao Loong on pathways for low-carbon development. We explored how mission-oriented industrial policy can address food insecurity & climate crisis simultaneously—giving progressives concrete tools for transformation.

Watch here ➡️ buff.ly/fst02Vw

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