The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, March 16, 2008

SIMPLE ECONOMICS
Is free really so?
The other day, my friend and I went to a shop to buy him some formal trousers. He found just one trouser that he liked. The salesperson then told him that he could get two shirts free if he bought another trouser. So, my friend spent Rs 1,250 ... More

TAX TALK
Which treatments are exempt?
Three months ago, I had spent Rs 32,000 towards the laser surgery of my father’s eyes. Will the amount spent by me towards the laser surgery be eligible for deduction under Section 80DDB or under any other Section? ... More

BOOK VALUE
Tournament of ESOPs
Why is office life so frustrating? Why do your colleagues stab you in the back while your boss is paid a fortune for lounging around? And why does your undoubted talents go unrewarded?Tim Harford of ‘The Undercover ... More

YOUNG INVESTOR
Go for the attack — and mind the defence too
To manage one’s financial balance sheet, it takes a good mix of both offensive as well as defensive strategies. Offensive strategies are designed to grow one’s assets while defensive play is utilised to protect the assets. The ... More

TOP OF MIND
Of debt and liabilities
Treasury bills are instruments that finance the short-term requirements of the Government. They are highly liquid having an active secondary market and are issued at a discount to face value. More

HOW-TO-GUIDE
How to open a demat account
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MICROMOTIVES
Is a buy-and-hold strategy optimal?
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