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Economics · 16 min

The Value Illusion: Unpacking Wealth's True Architects

By Mariana Mazzucato

An intelligent dissection of economic value, challenging the myth of individual wealth creation and revealing the collective forces and public investments that truly drive prosperity.

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Economics
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16 min
What it is about

value, economy, innovation

Who it is for

For those seeking to dismantle conventional economic wisdom and gain a more sophisticated understanding of how true prosperity is collectively built, this analysis offers a powerful lens to discern value creation from mere extraction, sharpening your judgment on economic policy and societal investment.

The author

Mariana Mazzucato, a leading economist, challenges conventional wisdom by revealing the often-overlooked public and collective investments that truly drive innovation and create societal value, offering a crucial re-evaluation of economic narratives.

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Mariana Mazzucato

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