Discussion Post
Gates, co-founder and chairperson of Microsoft Corporation, advocates that in addition to seeking profits, corporations should also become social entrepreneurs in order to help solve social problems. He has called this creative capitalism. Gates argues the desire to help others who are less fortunate should be as powerful a motivator as increasing profits for businesses today.
Speech: Bill Gates - 2008 World Economic Forum - Creative Capitalism, January 24, 2008 Prepared remarks by Bill Gates, co-chair and trustee.
Based on your research you are required to complete a paper answering the following:
• Describe creative capitalism.
• Comment on Gates' creative capitalism. Do you think that creative capitalism can become the future of capitalism in the U.S.? Justify your response with examples and research.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.