Making Sen$e with Paul Solman
Benefit Corporations Aim to Make a Profit -- and a Positive Impact REPORT
Seven states have passed legislation officially recognizing companies with a conscience. Called benefit corporations, or B Corps, the firms strive to make a positive impact on society while also turning a profit. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports as part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series.
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Key Concepts
Investing, Non-price Competition, Negative Externality, Return, Stock, Corporation
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