Source: Students For Liberty
by Bryan Cheung
“Mission-directed governance has emerged as a popular framework for tackling society’s most pressing challenges, from decarbonising the economy to achieving public health breakthroughs. Advocates like Mariana Mazzucato propose a proactive state that unifies society around ambitious missions, offering direction and stability in a world of uncertainty. Yet, while the vision appears transformative, its underlying logic conflicts with the pluralism and diversity that characterise democratic governance. Mission-directionality seeks singularity of purpose: a state-chosen mission that aligns social actors toward a shared goal. However, this focus inevitably curtails democratic processes, which thrive on debate and disagreement.” (08/25/25)
https://studentsforliberty.org/blog/the-illiberal-logic-of-mission-directed-governance/