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An alternate view on the Sri Lankan and global economies

We provide research and training on the Sri Lankan and global economies using a fundamentally different approach than what is conventional among economists. Our aim is to provide economic inputs for businesses, investors and policy makers that are of practical value.

Short courses

Short courses developed for business executives and investors with limited available time. Each course has 15 hours of contact time and the possibility of studying in small groups. No prior knowledge is assumed.

Workshops

Workshops developed for business executives and investors to provide a brief introduction of the subject matter. Each workshop has 3 hours of contact time including discussion time. No prior knowledge is assumed.

Analysis

We monitor developments in the global and Sri Lankan economies, and their implications for the major asset classes. Our monthly reports contain updates on several key variables and our forecasts on these, while our workshops are an opportunity for participants to dive into our findings and recent developments.

The need for a fundamentally different approach

That economies move in cycles is a well-established fact. The economic research organisation NBER has recorded over 30 business cycles in the United States going back to 1857, with recurrent rises and falls in economic activity from then till the present day. Yet, to our knowledge, there are no economics courses that use this knowledge fundamentally to explain how economies and their financial markets work.

The above has led us to address some important questions in our courses. Why are capitalist economies cyclical in nature and what does it means for business and investments? Does the Sri Lankan economy move in cycles? And are the Sri Lankan and global cycles linked? We tackle these questions in our courses using a lacuna of case study materials on the Sri Lankan and global economies.