<DIV>The spread of capitalism worldwide has made people wealthier than ever before. But capitalism's future is far from assured. The global financial meltdown of 2008 nearly produced a great depression. Economies in Europe are still teetering. Income inequality, resource depletion, mass migrations from poor to rich countries, religious fundamentalism?these are just a few of the threats to continuing prosperity. <br> <br>How can capitalism be sustained? And who should spearhead the effort? Critics turn to government. In <I>Capitalism at Risk</I>, Harvard Business School professors Joseph Bower, Herman Leonard, and Lynn Paine argue that while governments must play a role, businesses should take the lead. For enterprising companies?whether large multinationals, established regional players, or small start-ups?the current threats to market capitalism present important opportunities.<br><BR><I>Capitalism at Risk</I> draws on discussions with business leaders around the world to identify ten potential disruptors of the global market system. Presenting examples of companies already making a difference, the authors explain how business must serve both as innovator and activist?developing corporate strategies that effect change at the community, national, and international levels.<br><BR>Filled with rich insights, <I>Capitalism at Risk</I> presents a compelling and constructive vision for the future of market capitalism.<BR></DIV>