A responsibility to change discussion on economic policy

The false dichotomy of governments versus markets must be dropped in favour of clear thought about desired market outcomes, writes Mariana Mazzucato

Seven economists (including Joseph Stiglitz, Thomas Piketty, and me) have agreed to become economic advisers to Jeremy Corbyn, the new leader of the British Labour Party.

I hope we will have a shared goal to help Labour shape an economic policy that is investment-led, inclusive, and sustainable. We will bring different ideas to the table, but these are my thoughts on the kind of progressive agenda the UK — and the rest of the world — now needs.