Government needs a new model to counter 'populist pressures?'  What's wrong with Government appealing to the citizens they represent and serve?  As the Los Angeles Times Vincent Bevin wrote, "Since the 1980s  the elites in rich countries have overplayed their hand, taking all the gains for themselves and covering their ears when anyone else talks, and now they are watching in horror as voters revolt."

The notion that Starbucks has values is ludicrous.  UK's Guardian reported that Starbucks became the poster child for corporate tax avoidance in 2012 after details of its meagre tax contribution emerged. It was accused of using artificial corporate structures to shift profits out of the UK into lower tax jurisdictions. The furore against Starbucks prompted a deal with Government  to waive tax deductions and pay £20m in voluntary corporation tax over two years, including £11.2m last year.  

And the author states 'populist pressures' need countering? Please!