ABSTRACT
In the atmospheric Paushuize in Utrecht, we listen to Mariana Mazzucato. How is she doing? Site laughs and admits the jet lag has left her with short nights, making her feel a bit hyper, site says. But once she gets going, it's dear that her sharp lecturing style isn't affected in the slightest. With clear examples and a powerful message, she effortlessly engages the audience: governments should not merely act as facilitators of the economy but dare to take a far more active role in shaping it.
