Michael Green

Michael Green is a writer, consultant and co-author of Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save the World, which is out in paperback next month. He blogs at www.philanthrocapitalism.net.

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Will We Forget Haiti Too?

Shocking photos from Haiti sparked an outpouring of donations—but why do Americans only give when they see the drama unfold on TV? Matthew Bishop and Michael Green, of Philanthrocapitalism, on the nature of sympathy.

Matthew Bishop

Start at the Top

Giving Beast columnists Matthew Bishop and Michael Green, co-authors of Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save the World, say grassroots efforts like microfinance can improve lives, but real social impact requires changes from the top down. What the campaign for maternal health can learn from Bill Gates and George Soros.

Matthew Bishop