What Is a Corporate Code of Conduct and How Effective

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Essay

What is a corporate code of conduct and how effective are they in securing labors' rights in an international, global economy?

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Definitions:

Hedging Risk

Hedging risk is a strategy used to reduce or eliminate the risk of loss from fluctuations in the prices of assets, currencies, or commodities, often through derivatives like options or futures.

S&P 500

An index representing the performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.

Market Portfolio

A theoretical bundle of investments that includes every available asset in the market, weighted by market capitalization.

U.S. Securities

Financial instruments issued by the U.S. government, corporations or other entities, including stocks, bonds, and treasury securities.