Agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood in many districts of Sri Lanka, especially in Anuradhapura district; however, farmers continue to face significant challenges such as income instability, limited ...

Women’s economic participation is a key driver of sustainable development. However, in many developing countries, structural barriers continue to limit their access to financial resources and decision-making power. The ...

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economy, driving employment, income generation and regional development. However, many SMEs particularly those in rural districts such as Anuradhapura, ...

This study examines the impact of mobile banking perceptions on personal finance management of undergraduates. Undergraduates are a critical group, as they represent the future workforce. They are in a transitional ...

This study examines return spillovers among Sri Lanka’s equity market (ASPI), the LKR/USD exchange rate, gold futures, and crude oil futures using a time-varying parameter VAR connectedness framework with daily data ...

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of financial leverage on corporate growth among firms listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in Sri Lanka. This research is important, as limited empirical studies ...

This study examines the impact of financial literacy on financial decision-making among undergraduates at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. With increasing financial responsibilities and limited resources, students ...

This study investigates the key factors that influence personal financial management behaviours among government employees in Sri Lanka, focusing on financial attitude, financial knowledge, and locus of control as ...

Stock price volatility in emerging markets is strongly shaped by macroeconomic dynamics, yet Sri Lanka’s specific context remains underexplored. While previous studies have largely focused on developed and major emerging ...

Licensed commercial banks are the backbone of Sri Lanka’s financial system, holding more than 55% of the total assets in the sector and playing a vital role in ensuring price and economic stability. During the economic ...