Philanthrocapitalism: Promoting Global Health but Failing Planetary Health

Philanthrocapitalism: Promoting Global Health but Failing Planetary Health

Focusing on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) as a case study, this paper explores the relationship between philanthrocapitalism, economic history, and global and planetary health. The Wellcome Trust is also briefly discussed, chiefly in the context of planetary health. The paper argues t...

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Main Author: Colin D Butler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Challenges
Subjects:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
capitalism
climate change
disinvestment
economic history
effective altruism
global health
health systems
malaria
metrics
neoliberalism
philanthrocapitalism
philanthropy, planetary health
vaccines
Wellcome Trust
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2078-1547/10/1/24

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https://www.mdpi.com/2078-1547/10/1/24

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