Vishvanathan Subramaniam
Jul 21, 2017

A Temporary Salve: Implications of an Oil Bear Market on the Sri Lankan Economy

Sri Lanka’s petroleum imports are rising at an alarming rate. This article by Vishvanathan Subramaniam examines recent trends in global oil markets and analyzes corresponding impacts on Sri Lanka’s economy. It suggests that while global oil prices are expected to decline in the short to medium term, Sri Lanka cannot be expected to maximize growth potential and ensure energy independence due to several structural inefficiencies.

Sep 06, 2016

The Red Dragon’s Leap: China’s 13th Five Year Plan and its Implications on Sri Lanka

China’s new Five year plan appears to indicate a shift in economic priorities. This article delves further into this development and assesses the impact of this re-positioning on the Sri Lankan economy.