Tax season is here! For me, it invariably evokes flaws in the tax code, one of which I will highlight in this post. Specifically, I will discuss the outdated and inequitable treatment of capital loss deductions for stocks and bonds. The Capital Loss Deduction: A One-Sided Deal Imagine you buy 1,000 shares of Nvidia at […]
Can Nike Escape the Sales Promotion Trap?
As a marketer with a limited promotion budget, would you allocate your money to sales promotion or advertising if everything else is equal? Sales promotions, such as coupons, discounts, and special offers, drive immediate purchases. However, their impact typically fades after the promotion ends. In contrast, advertising offers consumers compelling reasons to buy, develops consumer […]
Kashmir to Kashi: Exploring Shaivism
Did you know that, unlike any other region in India, the most anticipated and celebrated Hindu festival in my native Kashmir isn’t Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, or Durga Puja, but Shivaratri? Welcome to the land where Shiva is paramount in every aspect of Hindu culture, from festivals to philosophy. In this post, I will highlight the […]