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On ‘creative capitalism,’ Gates gets it

Friday, January 25th, 2008

perspective More people should follow the lead of Microsoft’s co-founder in freeing up innovative thinkers to help the developing world, and not just cause it feels good. Editor’s note: CNET News.com editor at large Michael Kanellos and chief political correspondent Declan McCullagh are facing off over Bill Gates’…
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Gates misses the point on ‘creative capitalism’

Friday, January 25th, 2008

perspective The Microsoft chairman’s well-intentioned pitch for corporate activism missed the root causes of poverty. (Hint: it’s not lack of corporate charity.) Editor’s note: CNET News.com editor at large Michael Kanellos and chief political correspondent Declan McCullagh are facing off over Bill Gates’ call for businesses to allocate…
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