Mazzucato's Mission-Orientated Approach

The transcript discusses the need to learn from past crises, such as financial and health crises, and emphasizes the importance of structuring recovery funds to build stronger systems, particularly in healthcare. It explores the concept of hope in economics and the need to rethink value, proposing a smart healthy green deal for a resilient economy. The role of public-private partnerships is highlighted, along with the potential need for lockdowns to address climate change. The transcript concludes by analyzing economic actors and the changes needed to create a sustainable future.

What is a key lesson that has not been learned from past crises according to the speaker?

• The need to structure recovery funds effectively

• The necessity of increasing taxes

• The importance of clapping for healthcare workers

• The value of short-term financial gains

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for a 'smart healthy green deal'?

• Focusing solely on economic growth

• Viewing healthcare as a cost rather than an investment

• Integrating health and environmental goals

• Ignoring public health systems

What does the speaker believe is crucial for shaping markets?

• Focusing on short-term profits

• Co-creating with the private sector

• Eliminating all subsidies

• Relying solely on government interventions

What percentage of funds in the UK are directed back to the financial sector?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What radical measure does the speaker suggest might be necessary to tackle climate change?

• Increasing fossil fuel subsidies

• Focusing on short-term economic gains

• Implementing lockdowns

• Reducing public-private partnerships

According to the speaker, what is a major challenge in making bold decisions for sustainable development?

• Excessive focus on long-term planning

• Over-reliance on technology

• Insufficient government leadership

• Lack of public interest

What is the estimated annual subsidy to fossil fuel companies in the European Union?

• $20 billion

• $35 billion

• $55 billion

• $75 billion