The study dismisses conspiracy interpretations, which is correct. The structures involved are hierarchical, anti-democratic (not just non-, but anti-), and pursue a very narrow set of interests, with major governmental support. There's no need for conspiracy. But they do rely on public indifference.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21228354.500-revealed--the-capitalist-network-that-runs-the-world.html