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Talking Economics Digest

Publisher: Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS)

Place of Publish: Sri Lanka, Colombo

Year: 2011

Page Numbers: 44

Series: January - June 2011

Acc. No: 117-J

Category: Journals

Languages: English

This issue covers interesting areas on climate change, environmental challenges, health & healthcare financing, taxation policy, small and medium entrepreneurship, Sri Lanka in the global economic landscape, political economy and private sector development and more. Papers in this issue include: Accelerating economic growth in Sri Lanka. Environmental challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Making public servants liable for PAYE Tax. Climate change and human health. Emerging health challenges in Sri Lanka. World economy health check: Prospects and challenges in 2011 and implications for Sri Lanka. Alcohol policy in Sri Lanka needs a rethink. Role of the state in socio-economic development: Some issues to consider for Sri Lanka. 2010: ‘Phenomenal Year’ for Corporate, but shared growth across Sri Lanka remains a challenge. As global economic power shifts, Where will Sri Lanka place Herself? Guarding what is ours: the TRIPs agreement and the protection of plant varieties in Sri Lanka. SME development strategies for Sri Lanka: Learning lessons from neighbouring countries.