Marianna Mazzucato on BizNews: Cyril’s favourite economist urges Progressives to redouble efforts

Marianna Mazzucato on BizNews: Cyril’s favourite economist urges Progressives to redouble efforts

To beat populism, democracies must deliver bold, visible change that resonates locally and emotionally.
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Key topics:

  • Progressives must show fast, visible reforms to counter rising populism

  • Local, agile governance delivers tangible results voters can feel

  • Reform needs emotion, symbols, and real stories—not just policies

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By Mariana Mazzucato and Rainer Kattel*

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