Yurt
01-24-2008, 04:55 PM
Bill Gates touts 'creative capitalism' in Economic Forum speech
DAVOS, Switzerland — Microsoft Chairman and co-founder Bill Gates offered his vision for a new kind of capitalism that calls for business to work with governments and nonprofit groups to try to stem global poverty and spur more technological innovation for those oftentimes left behind.
"We have to find a way to make the aspects of capitalism that serve wealthier people serve poorer people as well. I like to call this idea creative capitalism," he told an auditorium packed with corporate leaders, politicians and other attendees at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
In his speech, Gates, one of the world's wealthiest men, outlined how business worldwide can expand the reach of market forces to offer the benefits of science and technology to all.
He also spoke of his desire to see the world improve, adding that the pace was not quick enough for him.
"I'm an optimist, but I'm an impatient optimist," he said to the standing-room-only crowd. "The world is not getting better fast enough, and it's not getting better for everyone."
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2004143395_webgatesforum24.html
Doesn't sound like a bad idea. IMO, this is a good example of capitalism. One very successful capitalist (despite being hounded by anti trust suits) is "marketing" this idea to others.
DAVOS, Switzerland — Microsoft Chairman and co-founder Bill Gates offered his vision for a new kind of capitalism that calls for business to work with governments and nonprofit groups to try to stem global poverty and spur more technological innovation for those oftentimes left behind.
"We have to find a way to make the aspects of capitalism that serve wealthier people serve poorer people as well. I like to call this idea creative capitalism," he told an auditorium packed with corporate leaders, politicians and other attendees at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
In his speech, Gates, one of the world's wealthiest men, outlined how business worldwide can expand the reach of market forces to offer the benefits of science and technology to all.
He also spoke of his desire to see the world improve, adding that the pace was not quick enough for him.
"I'm an optimist, but I'm an impatient optimist," he said to the standing-room-only crowd. "The world is not getting better fast enough, and it's not getting better for everyone."
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2004143395_webgatesforum24.html
Doesn't sound like a bad idea. IMO, this is a good example of capitalism. One very successful capitalist (despite being hounded by anti trust suits) is "marketing" this idea to others.