The most dynamic cities have always been immersed in the critical innovations of their time. Geoff Mulgan citycriticaldynamic Change image and share on social
Local government in England is simply too big. Our lowest tier serves an average population of 118,500, while in the U.S. and across continental Europe the figures are more like several thousand. Geoff Mulgan averagebigcontinental Change image and share on social
Radicalism is as British as tea and cakes, as much a part of our make-up as monarchy and football. It will never have its own jubilees, palaces or honours system. Geoff Mulgan britishcakefootball Change image and share on social
There are hardly any apprenticeships in care; hardly any schools preparing teenagers for jobs in care; and few signs that politicians know what to do to raise the status and rewards for what will soon be one of our most important industries. Geoff Mulgan apprenticeshipcareimportant share on social
I can think of nothing worse than a think-tank where everybody agreed. Geoff Mulgan agreebadlytank Change image and share on social
Many people leave government disillusioned about its ability to achieve change and cynical about politicians. I left with rather opposite lessons. Geoff Mulgan abilityachievechange Change image and share on social
Economies are complex beasts that need people to do an extraordinary range of tasks. Geoff Mulgan beastcomplexeconomy Change image and share on social
All of nationalism can be understood as a kind of collective narcissism. Geoff Mulgan collectivekindnarcissism Change image and share on social
People don't want charities to usurp the state as the core provider of social services. Geoff Mulgan charitycorepeople Change image and share on social
The wrongful arrest of tens of thousands of British Muslims after the September 11 attacks can be explained by the very poor intelligence the police had, and, just possibly, excused by the fact that a terrorist action in Britain linked to British Muslims would have been hugely damaging. Geoff Mulgan actionarrestattack share on social