How to Build a Fairer Economy: Lessons from 'The Value of Everything'

Actionable Ideas for a More Just and Innovative Society

If you’re looking for practical steps to create a fairer economy, 'The Value of Everything' is full of inspiration. Mariana Mazzucato’s book is not just a critique—it’s a blueprint for change.

Start by redefining value. Support policies that reward real innovation and collective effort, not just speculation and rent-seeking. Push for financial reforms that channel capital into productive investments. Invest in public goods—education, health, research—that lay the foundation for shared prosperity.



Look to countries experimenting with new measures of progress, like happiness and sustainability indexes. Champion mission-oriented policies that tackle big challenges—climate change, inequality, public health—through collective action.

Above all, remember that economies are made by people, for people. By changing our stories, our policies, and our priorities, we can build a future where everyone has a stake in success.