Mazzucato argues that the state has historically played a much larger role in funding and supporting innovation than is commonly recognized, and that this state-led approach has been crucial to many of the technological and economic advances of the past several decades.

The book also discusses the challenges and risks associated with relying on the private sector to drive innovation, and makes the case for a more proactive and strategic role for the state in fostering innovation and supporting the development of new technologies.

Overall, "The Entrepreneurial State" is a thought-provoking and timely examination of the role of the state in driving innovation and economic development.