After watching the video on philanthrocapitalism and reading the article from The Guardian , write a short, 500 word reflection on the role of charity in reproducing inequality. The exercise is not a criticism of charitable giving, bur rather of how income and wealth are taxed, leading some to determine how their wealth is to be spent. You can use the following questions to guide your reflection:
1. What do the examples explored in these resources mean in terms of reduced state capacity to coordinate resources?
2. What do these examples say about public participation in how resources are used?
3. What do these examples say about the connections between wealth, taxation, and democratic institutions?
4. What do these examples say about the ability of some individuals to shape social institutions through philanthropic initiatives?
