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Real Value

2013 · 70 min

A calm, thoughtful look at people trying to do business kindly, mixing human stories with easy science.

Overview
Real Value is an award-winning economics documentary that delivers a refreshing meditation on how business can be used to create value beyond profit; connecting motivational stories from social entrepreneurs working in agriculture, apparel, insurance, and biofuel, with the captivating science behind our perception of value from world-renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics, Dan Ariely. The film serves as inspiration for any business owner, entrepreneur, or customer who is looking to better understand what happens when a business puts people, planet, and profit on equal footing.

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    adult
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Jesse Borkowski
    Starring
    Dan Ariely, Lyle Estill, Eric Henry, Carol Koury, Kevin Trapani
    Runtime
    70 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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