In any area, even for those in the U.S., which used to boast "American dream" for individuals, many average Joes and average Janes are apt to be dubious about local biz tycoons, or even harbor spleen against them, especially during economically difficult years. That's my impression.

And I suspect that's what drives some wealthy people to do philanthropic work and donations in order for them to contain and stave off that dubiousness and spleen.