In this article I want to introduce readers to Professor Mariana Mazzucato, whom I consider the world’s worst economist. Some may have already heard of her, or recognise the face – she is often invited to give her take on shows like BBC Newsnight and Channel 4 News. Even so, she isn’t exactly a household name – something I intend to try and remedy given the huge amount of damage she is causing to the U.K. and Western economies.
Mazzucato is Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, a role which often sees her jetting off around the world to impart economic advice. Some examples of work trips last year:
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