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Small Change: Why Business Won't Save the World

A Touch of Grey | January 15, 2010

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OpenDemocracy | November 17, 2008

Philanthrocapitalism: After the Goldrush

OpenDemocracy | March 19, 2008

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Small Change
Why Business Won't Save the World

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Just Another Emperor?
The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism

January 20, 2010

The Future of Philanthropy: Will Market-Based Models Save the World?

Live Webcast and Debate Featuring Demos Distinguished Senior Fellow Michael Edwards and The Economist's Matthew Bishop

New York, NY--A new movement called philanthrocapitalism promises to save the world by applying a market-based perspective to various social and economic challenges. How well can this approach solve the complex and nuanced goals of fundamental social transformation? Some argue that philanthrocapitalism is a new and innovative way to breathe life and resources into the causes for which we advocate. Others maintain that business-based solutions are based on an entirely different set of principles, and will never inspire the collaborative spirit necessary for true change.

On Wednesday, January 20th, Demos will host the book launch of Small Change: Why Business Won't Save the World by Distinguished Senior Fellow Michael Edwards. Edwards will be joined by The Economist's Matthew Bishop, author of Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save the World and the upcoming The Road from Ruin: How to Revive Capitalism and Put America Back On Top. The authors will draw upon their recent books to discuss and debate the costs and benefits of philanthrocapitalism in tackling our toughest social problems, both in the US and globally. Betsy Campbell, Vice President for Programs at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, will moderate.Speakers Include:

Michael Edwards, Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos and author of the newly published Small Change: Why Business Won't Save the World.

Matthew Bishop, New York Bureau Chief for The Economist, and former London-based Business Editor

Betsy Campbell, Vice President for Programs at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

WHEN:
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

WHERE:
Demos, 220 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor between 26th and 27th St., New York, NY

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