Use derivatives to manage risk and change risk exposure

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Should firms hedge? A number of firms practice hedging and use derivatives to manage risk and change risk exposure. Some people argue firms should stick with their core business (i.e airlines should concentrate and on operating airlines). What do you think, should firms hedge? Why or why not?

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