Creating Growth and Jobs for a New Era

Investors of First Resort: Government Inc.

Speakers: Mariana Mazzucato, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Scott Sandell, Saadia Zahidi, Faisal Alibrahim, Kai-Fu Lee

Whether through sovereign wealth funds, state-owned enterprises or national innovation funds, many governments are increasing behaving like investors.

Are governments crowding in or crowding out the private sector and what are the opportunities and the risks of their strategies?

This session is linked to the Future of Growth Initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Centre for the New Economy and Society

The Centre for New Economy and Society is driving a transition to a new growth model that balances growth, inclusion, sustainability, and resilience. The Centre focuses on human capital development, investing in skills, and creating equitable transitions. The Centre works with thought leaders and changemakers to shape a future where economies and societies work for everyone.

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