The Entrepreneurial State

Praise

“Superb . . . At a time when government action of any kind is ideologically suspect, and entrepreneurship is unquestioningly lionized, the book’s importance cannot be understated.” —The Guardian

“A brilliant book.” —Martin Wolf, Financial Times

“One of the most incisive economic books in years.” —Jeff Madrick, New York Review of Books

“Mazzucato is right to argue that the state has played a central role in producing game-changing breakthroughs.” —Economist

“Read her book. It will challenge your thinking.” —Forbes

“Mazzucato’s ideas are feul for a growing political debate about what portion of the country’s wealth pie should be taken by the private sector.” —TIME

“Professor Mazzucato’s proposal is worth considering.” —New York Times

“[Mazzucato] argues persuasively that a successful, innovative society must draw on symbiotic partnerships between governmental and private entities.” ―Richard N. Cooper, Foreign Affairs

“A meticulously argued treatise that shows how unwise our conventional wisdom has become.”
―Christopher Dickey, Newsweek

“Provides persuasive evidence that governments deserve more credit than private companies for the development of most important modern technologies.” ―Edward Hadas, Reuters

“A skillful combination of the history of technology, empirical evidence, and policy analysis–the book contains a critical reading of data and arguments that run counter to established views while never falling short of offering constructive solutions.” ―Davide Consoli, Science

“Makes an engaging, persuasive case in favor of the state, and suggests one recommend it not just as an instrument of market repair but also as a prerequisite for future prosperity.” ―J. Bhattacharya, Choice

“In this trailblazing book on the role of government as both a risk-taking funder of innovation and a market creator, Mariana Mazzucato persuasively argues that the government is a key enabler of technological innovations that drive economic growth. This important book should be read by policymakers, opinion leaders, and others with a stake in funding economic growth.” ―Arnold T. Davis, CFA Institute