284. Is it time to smash the economic consensus?
From The Rest Is Money by Goalhanger
June 3, 2026 · 48 min
About this episode
Professor Mariana Mazzucato discusses her theory on 'The Common Good' and its implications for wealth distribution and the economy.
Should it be about the pre-distribution, rather than re-distribution, of wealth? Will that create an economy with fewer billionaires? How would it work in practice? Is it even possible given the balance of power lies with the rich? Leading economist Professor Mariana Mazzucato is back to tell us why her theory on ‘The Common Good’ is a game changer for Western economies. Plus does she think Gabriel Zucman’s wealth tax on billionaires is a good idea? Robert and Steph find out. The Rest is Money is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain’s smart energy pioneer. Email: therestismoney@goalhanger.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok…
People in this episode
Hosts: Robert, Steph
Guest: Professor Mariana Mazzucato
Topics covered
- economic consensus
- wealth distribution
- billionaires
- The Common Good
- Western economies
- wealth tax
Keywords
- economic consensus
- pre-distribution
- re-distribution
- wealth tax
- billionaires
- economy
- The Common Good
Sponsors
Octopus Energy
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