Mazzucato and Wray: Making Finance Work for Innovation

The video features a discussion between two economics professors, Mariana and Randy, about their project on financing innovation. They explore the integration of Schumpeter's and Minsky's theories, focusing on how innovation and finance interact. Mariana discusses Schumpeter's influence on her work, while Randy highlights Minsky's contributions to financial innovation. The professors aim to merge these ideas to address modern economic challenges. They also share their personal academic journeys and how they became interested in economics.

What are the three characteristics of innovation highlighted in the discussion?

How did Mariana's background influence her interest in economics?

What is Randy's perspective on the evolution of the financial sector?