Hearth, D.M.H.; Thayaparan, A.(Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 2024-03-07)
The aim of this study was to determine the level of technical efficiency scores under the
assumptions of both constant returns and variable returns to scales on a sample of 150
cow milk producers in Kurunegala District, ...
Thayaparan, A.; Jayamanna, S.M.(Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024-02-24)
The objectives of the study are to identify the determinants of women's participation and their wages in the agricultural sector in the Anuradhapura district. The cross-sectional data were gathered from 7 villages in Talawa ...
Sasikala, W.; Ravinthirakumaran, N.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024-02-28)
Bank lending is considered as a key to economic growth especially in developing countries as it helps to stimulate the economy. In Sri Lanka, the bank lending plays a pivotal role within the financial system. The bank ...
Subapriya, M.; Ravinthirakumaran, N.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024-02-28)
The relationship between remittances and economic growth has captured the attention of economists and policymakers in recent the years. In many developing countries, remittances serve as a significant and much-needed ...
Dhanushi, T.; Ravinthirakumaran, N.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024-02-28)
This study investigates the correlation between tourism and economic growth in Sri Lanka spanning from 1990 to 2021. The analysis incorporates annual data on gross domestic product (GDP) growth, tourism receipts, labor ...
Sachinila, W.A.I.; Jude Leon, S.A.(The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2022-04-01)
Cosmetic industry brings the hidden needs of the people as basic necessities. This study is helpful for cosmetic companies and consumers to make effective decisions about their production and consumption activities, since ...
Ravinthirakumaran, N.; Abeysinghe, T.(East Asian Bureau of Economic Research, 2008-03-12)
Many studies have examined the determinants of ethnic conflicts in multi-ethnic developing countries and report a myriad of contributory factors. It is natural to observe many correlates because ethnic wars tend to gain ...
Suriyage, R.D.S.D.; Jude Leon, S.A.(University of Kelaniya, 2023-04-28)
Appeal towards herbal products is increasing these days, because consumers become conscious about natural ingredients and harmless offers. This study aims to identify the influencing factors on consumer buying decision ...
Jude Leon, S.A.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020-07-15)
The business becomes highly globalized & competitive in nature, & all the firms are trying to tackle different conditions in acquiring & retaining customers. Product modification is one of the tools used by firms to maintain ...
The objective of this study is to draw attention the conditions necessary to suatain ethnic peace. The exrecise was modivated by the experience of Maylasia and Sri Lanka. Both countries are democracies, have practiced ...
Ravinthirakumaran, N.; Kesavarajah, M.(Eastern University Sri Lanka, 2011-12-02)
Given the increasing trend of globalization of the world economy, both developed and devel. Oping countries are actively moving towards free trade with other countries to achieve rapid growth and development. Sri Lankan ...
Ravinthirakumaran, N.(South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2011-12-11)
A numerous studies have examined the determinants of sustaining ethnic peace in multi-ethnic developing countries and report on myriad contributary factors including economic, political and cultural issues. It is natural ...
Kesavarajah, M.; Ravinthirakumaran, N.(South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2011-12-11)
The causality between public expenditure and economic growth emerged as one of the most serious debates among policy makers and economists in both developed and developing countries. Despite a large number of studies in ...
The financial-led growth hypothesis suggests that the financial development of a country plays a major role in its economic growth. Several channels through which financial development promotes growth in the economy include ...
The energy-led growth hypothesis suggests that energy is one of the key determinants of economic growth. The theoretical and empirical studies have examined the causal relationship between energy consumption and economic ...
In the present paper, the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows on income inequality in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies is investigated by using annual data for the period 1990–2015. The ...
Ravinthirakumaran, N.; Kesavarajah, M.(South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2011-04-11)
Despite Sri Lanka has achieved impressive results in human development indicators over the decades, continuously it has encountered difficulties in its battle against poverty. Since the independence, the country has recovered ...
The purpose of this research is to investigate the causal relationship between economic growth and defense expenditure in Sri Lanka over the period 1950-2006. This study employs Granger causality tests using annual time ...
The financial-led growth hypothesis suggests that the financial development of a country plays a major role in its economic growth. Several channels through which financial development promotes growth in the economy include ...
Francis, S.J.; Ravinthirakumaran, N.; Ganeshamoorthy, M.(Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, 2021-08-10)
A vibrant stock market is of critical importance if a developing economy is to attain a
high growth trajectory. In Sri Lanka stock market performance has been considered a
key indicator of its economic as well as business ...