Taking her inspiration from the 'moonshot' programmes which successfully co-ordinated public and private sectors on a massive scale, Mariana, author of Mission Economy, will argue the same level of boldness and experimentation needs to be applied to the biggest problems of our time, from disease to the digital divide to the environmental crisis. The discussion will be chaired by Brooke Masters, Chief Business Commentator at the Financial Times. Join them as they discuss issues including the need for a more radical approach to restructuring capitalism, and the impact of economic policy making on health and mental health. which put inequality at the centre of public debate. Our Festival launch event brings together Mariana Mazzucato, one of the most influential economists in the world, and Kate Pickett, co-author of the best-selling The Spirit Level and The Inner Level. How do we improve the quality of people’s lives and tackle the great global challenges of our times?
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