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The leaked draft of the WHO Pandemic Accord contains worrying signs
Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington’s polemic on the need to draw a boundary between state and private activity — and rebuild public sector capability
The economist argues that consultants are hobbling the state’s ability to perform the role of economic motor
Plus, investor campaigns on corporate climate reporting have far to go
Governments must approach these partnerships as an opportunity to maximise public value
We should treat human wellbeing as a long-term investment rather than a short-term cost
The economist looks to the Apollo programme for inspiration for the challenges confronting us on Earth
The pandemic is an opportunity for policymakers to fix the structure of the economic system
The UK prime minister’s crude characterisation of how drug innovation works has worrying implications
The historic plan is a turning point for the bloc but policymakers need new tools to direct it
Economists and analysts give their views on the global economy as countries relax coronavirus lockdowns
Innovation results from the complex interplay between state, companies and market
EU leaders must take this opportunity to set a new course for growth, climate change and inequality
John Thornhill talks to the economist
Government has a role to play in fostering innovation and encouraging investment
Britain could end up being one of the most interesting and revolutionary places
Country’s future depends on whether Brexit solves or exacerbates its weaknesses
Martin Wolf selects his mid-year reads
When she’s not tackling the failings of modern capitalism, the Italian-American economist hits the swimming pool to unwind
FT readers and writers debate the future of the discipline
A challenging analysis that forces us to reconsider how our economies work — and who it works for
The French president’s plan belongs to an outdated tradition of industrial policy
Sturgeon welcomes proposal that would help fund SMEs and strategic projects
The government and taxpayers are the key investors in basic scientific research
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