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Philanthrocapitalism

Hardcover • 2008 • English

Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World

By Matthew & Michael Green Bishop

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

For philanthropists of the past, charity was often a matter of simply giving money away. For the philanthrocapitalists - the new generation of billionaires who are reshaping the way they give - it's like business. Largely trained in the corporate world, these "social investors" are using big-business-style strategies and expecting results and accountability to match. Bill Gates, the world's richest man, is leading the way: he has promised his entire fortune to finding a cure for the diseases tha...Show more

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ISBN

9781408111529

Publisher

A. & C. Black

Published year

2008

Language

English

Original title

Philanthrocapitalism

Format

Hardcover

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