Can the State have an economic mission beyond growth?

Growth should not be for its own sake. The economy is not just about growth. It has to achieve a certain objective, a common good.

Economic security and economic dignity should be what we strive for.

The State should play an activist role in the economy to mobilise societal resources to achieve certain missions and create a common framework for both public and private investment.

A Stakeholder Economy is one that works not only to help shareholders but also workers and customers. To achieve this, we need good politics to create better policies.

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