{"title":"Tim Schwab","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of books by Tim Schwab, an incisive voice in the realm of business and entrepreneurship. Renowned for his investigative prowess, Schwab delves deep into contemporary issues, offering a fresh perspective on topics that shape our global economic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis standout work, \u003cem\u003eThe Bill Gates Problem\u003c\/em\u003e, examines the profound influence and philanthropy of one of the world's most enigmatic figures. This book provides an insightful critique of philanthropic capitalism, encouraging readers to question and analyse the broader impact of wealth and influence in shaping public policy and societal priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTim Schwab's writings are intellectually stimulating yet accessible, making them a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in the intersection of wealth, power, and societal change. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring business student, or simply a curious reader, Schwab’s work will offer you a thought-provoking journey into the intricacies of modern capitalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Tim Schwab's collection and embark on a riveting exploration of the dynamics that define today's business world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bill-gates-problem-by-tim-schwab-9780241609484","title":"The Bill Gates Problem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA critical look at how Bill Gates uses his wealth and power through the Gates Foundation to advance his own agenda and erode democratic institutions in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou know him as the founder of Microsoft; the philanthropic, kind-hearted billionaire who has donated endless funds to good causes around the world. But there's another side to Bill Gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fearless, groundbreaking investigation, Tim Schwab offers readers a counter-narrative, one where Gates has used his monopolistic approach in business to amass a stunning level of control over public policy, scientific research and the news media. Whether he is pushing new educational standards in America, health reforms in India or industrialised agriculture in Africa, Gates's unbridled social experimentation has shown itself to be not only undemocratic, but also ineffective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of which begs the question—why should the super rich be able to transform their wealth into political power, and just how far can they go?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337669071084,"sku":"9780241609484","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27894173482273.jpg?v=1743712506"},{"product_id":"the-bill-gates-problem-by-tim-schwab-9780241609477","title":"The Bill Gates Problem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA critical look at how Bill Gates uses his wealth and power through the Gates Foundation to advance his own agenda and erode democratic institutions in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow much money should one man be allowed to amass? Would your answer change if you knew he was a saint?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom greedy to generous, from cold- to kind-hearted, from rogue to hero, Bill Gates is an extraordinarily complex public figure. Yet over the last decade, we've reduced him to a flat caricature—a sweater-wearing, avuncular, well-meaning billionaire, who is adamantly giving away all of his money through the Gates Foundation in order to improve the lives of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis simplistic portrait perilously ignores the political influence that Gates has acquired through his charitable work, and the controversial ways through which he utilises it. We might like to think of the Foundation as an innocent charity giving away money, collaborating with stakeholders, and listening to the desires of the populations it hopes to help, but is that how it works in practice? The charity internally sets a policy agenda for how to fix the world—based apparently on one man's worldview—then arguably seeks to impose this vision onto the developing world by funding groups that align with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining rich storytelling and ground-breaking reporting, \u003cem\u003eThe Bill Gates Problem\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a provocative and timely counter-narrative about one of the world's most widely recognised individuals—a true global celebrity with a truly global audience. But more than that, this book speaks to a vital political question around economic inequality and the erosion of democratic institutions—why should the super-rich be able to transform their wealth into political power, and just how far can they go?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337669562604,"sku":"9780241609477","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241609477.jpg?v=1743714146"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tim-schwab.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}