THE MYTH OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL STATE

The book "The Myth of the Entrepreneurial State" is a polemic against the theses of Mariana Mazzucato, who in her work "The Entrepreneurial State" promotes the idea of state intervention as a key factor in economic development. The authors, Deirdre McCloskey and Alberto Mingardi, criticize Mazzucato's statist reasoning, pointing out its errors and tendentious nature.

• Analysis of errors in statist reasoning
• Criticism of the theory of the necessity of state intervention
• Pointing out inconsistencies with historical facts
• Dealing with the narrative of Mariana Mazzucato
• Answering the question about the real participation of the state in innovations

McCloskey and Mingardi analyze the examples presented by Mazzucato, arguing that in reality they illustrate something completely different than the thesis that central planning has a positive impact on the economy. The authors point to numerous cases in which state intervention hindered innovation and led to inefficiency.

The book "The Myth of the Entrepreneurial State" is an important voice in the debate on the role of the state in the economy. The authors present arguments for a free market approach, emphasizing that entrepreneurship and innovation, not central planning, are the engines of economic development. The book is a valuable read for anyone interested in economics, politics and economic history.

The Ludwig von Mises Institute, the publisher of this publication, is known for promoting ideas of free market, libertarianism and the Austrian school of economics. Its mission is to educate society in economics and politics, and to defend economic and personal freedom.

The edition contains 220 pages in 172x245 mm format and has a paperback cover. It was published in 2022.