FT: Elon Musk is the right man in the wrong continent

Elon Musk's efficiency-driven approach to problem-solving has transformed industries, but can it revolutionize government? While America's federal system, despite inefficiencies, thrives economically, Europe's stagnant major economies are in dire need of reform. If Musk's methods inspire a rethink of governance in Washington, it might provide Europe the model it desperately needs.

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By Janan Ganesh

Europe's bloated governments need his efficiency revolution much more than Washington does ___STEADY_PAYWALL___