Welcome to ‘Talking Economics’, the blog of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Sri Lanka’s apex socio-economic policy think tank. 'Talking Economics' aims to take our research insights to a broader audience, and engage you in a public debate on contemporary national and international economic policy issues. This blog is about Talking Economics with YOU - whether you are a private sector champion, a leader in a public institution, an academic in a university, a business affairs journalist, a student, or a regular citizen interested in economic policy issues.