The COVID-19 Crisis Is a Chance to Do Capitalism Differently

Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk that challenges conventional capitalism in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Delve into economist Mariana Mazzucato's vision for a reimagined economic system where governments and businesses collaborate to tackle major global challenges. Discover how public institutions can be rebuilt, learn about new ways to measure public sector value, and understand the importance of mission-oriented approaches to issues like climate change and vaccine development. Examine the potential of the European Union as a global leader and the role of partnerships in addressing structural challenges. Gain insights into how governments can play a more dynamic and proactive role in shaping markets and driving innovation, moving beyond simply responding to broken systems.

Introduction
The role of government
Rebuilding the capacity of public institutions
How to measure public sector value
How should the money be spent
The role of small businesses
Where should governments start
Do we need a different system
Sustainability
Decoupling of economies
Missions
Climate change
Vaccine development
Partnerships to address structural challenges
European Union as a global leader
Working with the Vatican