The Common Good Economy

Mariana Mazzucato sets out a new foundation for thinking about what economic good looks like. She argues that public goods and the commons should not be treated as fixes for market failure, but as part of a more purposeful system built through collective action, participation and reciprocity.

Readers interested in economics, public policy and the future of capitalism will find a clear case for shaping markets rather than reacting to their failures. Real world examples from water, procurement and finance ground the argument in practical terms and point towards an economy that serves people and the planet.