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තොරතුරු හිඟයෙන් පීඩා විඳින ශ්රී ලාංකික අපනයනකරුවෝ
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2017-07)
There are several causes to the problems facing Sri Lanka’s economy. The problem of bureaucratic inefficiency is exemplified by this case study: finding information about trade regulations is a significant barrier to ...
The Sri Lankan economy needs a better bureaucracy, not just a better Cabinet of Ministers
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2017-05)
There are several causes to the problems facing Sri Lanka’s economy. The
problem of bureaucratic inefficiency is exemplified by this case study: finding information
about trade regulations is a significant barrier to ...
Who is Responsible for ‘Alternative Facts’ on Cigarette Taxation?
(2017-07)
There are three false claims that have been prevalent in print media, in
relation to the tax and price increases of cigarettes in the last quarter of
2016. The claims were that (i) tax revenue reduced, (ii) beedi ...
Sri Lanka's Domestic Barriers to Trade: Case Studies of Agricultural Exports
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2017-02)
Trade barriers refer to factors beyond the exporter’s direct control that adversely affect the cost, quality, quantity, or timely delivery of products. Such barriers found at home are termed domestic barriers, while those ...
Sri Lanka’s Export Problem: Not Concentration, But Composition
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2017-08)
Sri Lanka's exports are heavily concentrated in a few markets and a few products. The government's recognition of export diversification as an important policy strategy to revive exports indicates that both market and ...