Mariana Mazzucato books in order
Italian-American economist, professor (University College London)
- Born
- 1968
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Mariana Mazzucato has published 2 novels and 4 non-fiction books, beginning with The Value of Everything (2018). The best-known is Mission Economy (2021). The latest is The Big Con (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Mariana Mazzucato

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Mission Economy
Mariana Mazzucato's most-read book.

Newest
The Big Con
Published March 2023.
Standalone novels in order

The Entrepreneurial State (2011)

The Big Con (Mar 2023)
Non-fiction in order

Knowledge Accumulation and Industry Evolution (2006)

Rethinking Capitalism (2016)

The Value of Everything (2018)

Mission Economy (2021)
About Mariana Mazzucato
Mariana Francesca Mazzucato is an Italian-American economist and academic. She is a professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London (UCL) and founding director of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP). She is best known for her work on dynamics of technological change, the role of the public sector in innovation, and the concept of value in economics. The New Republic have called her one of the "most important thinkers about innovation".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mariana Mazzucato FAQ
- How many books has Mariana Mazzucato written?
- Mariana Mazzucato has published 2 novels and 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mariana Mazzucato's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mission Economy.
- What is Mariana Mazzucato's latest book?
- The Big Con (2023).
- What is Mariana Mazzucato's most famous book?
- Mission Economy (2021) is Mariana Mazzucato's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.