"Social welfare isn't the driving force behind these trends. Healthier foods and more fuel-efficient vehicles didn't become so common until they became profitable for their makers. Energy conservation didn't become so important to many companies until energy became more costly.

These companies are benefiting society while acting in their own interests; social activists urging them to change their ways had little impact.

It is the relentless maximization of profits, not a commitment to social responsibility, that has proved to be a boon to the public in these cases."

Do you agree with the above statement taken from this week's article assignment? Why or why not? Please respond in one-two paragraphs.