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The case for letting business solve social problems

Michael Porter · TED

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Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society's biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive problems like climate change and access to water. Why? Because when business solves a problem, it makes a profit -- which lets that solution grow.

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TED
Department
TEDGlobal 2013
Speaker
Michael Porter
Year
2013
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Business and management, Society and politics
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TED
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