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“Corporate Social Responsibility,” by Tom Price, August 3, 2007
Is good citizenship good for the bottom line?

Corporations across the country are embracing efforts to improve society. Firms such as Whole Foods and Nike strive to make good citizenship a recognized part of their brand. General Electric, Coca-Cola and other more traditional corporations also support corporate social responsibility (CSR).

• Do businesses have a responsibility to society beyond turning profits?
• Is social responsibility good for the bottom line?
• Does corporate social responsibility really improve society?

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