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Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Benefit Corporations Aim to Make a Profit — and a Positive Impact REPORT
Updated: February 29 2012,
Author: barrel fan
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Seven states have passed legislation officially recognizing companies with a conscience. Called benefit corporations, or B Corps, the firms strive to make a positive impact on society while also turning a profit. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports as part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series.