Summary:
The book critically examines how global elites and philanthropists often perpetuate the very systems of inequality they claim to be solving through their charitable acts. It argues that their efforts serve to maintain the status quo and their own power, rather than bringing about meaningful social change.
Key points:
1. MarketWorld: Giridharadas' term for the network of corporations and philanthropists who use free-market solutions to solve social issues, but often perpetuate these problems to maintain their wealth and power.
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