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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dolls, jewelry and stamps are just a few examples of the many
things people collect. While some people collect for fun —
others hope to profit. In this lesson, students explore how
supply and demand influence the price of collectibles. They
als... Grades 6-8, 9-12 This lesson will focus on competition
among sellers and the factors that can make one company more
successful than another in the same market. Competition between
K-Mart, Wal- Mart, and Target will be examined to see what kinds
of competition (price and non-price) can help one company
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