The Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ) is a peer-reviewed academic Journal published bi-annually by the Department of Economics, University of Colombo. Colombo Economic Journal (CEJ) publishes theoretical and empirical papers covering a broad spectrum of topics in economics. The journal aims at academicians, consultants, policymakers, and business managers to publish research work. The journal is pledged to promote researchers with a superfluity of understanding to stimulate new ideas, problem-solving models, and disseminate the experiential class research findings for the benefit of academia, industry, and policymakers.
The CEJ welcomes papers from scholars from universities, research institutes, and international organizations: cej@econ.cmb.ac.lk.
Editor in Chief
Professor S.P.Premaratna, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Editors
Senior Professor K. Amirthalingam, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Professor Priyanga Dunusinghe, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Advisory Board
Senior Professor (Chair- Business Economics) H.D. Karunaratna, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Senior Professor (Chair-Geography) L. Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Senior Professor Amala de Silva, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Professor Chandana Aluthge, Head, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Professor Suranjan Priyanath, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka.
Professor Wang Qiubin, Deputy Dean of College of International Relations, Huaqiao University, China.
Professor N.S. Cooray, International University of Japan, Japan
Professor B.W.R. Damayanthi, Head, Department of Economics, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka.
Associate Professor Subrata Dutta, Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research, Ahmedabad, India.
Dr. W.M. Jayantha, Senior Lecturer, RMIT University, Australia.
Managing Editors
Mr. Joseph Francis, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Ms. Ashani Fernando, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Mr. Umesh Moramudali , Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2023 – Volume 1 – Issue 1
Do Transaction Costs Avert Livelihoods? An Empirical Study of Samurdhi Beneficiaries in Sri Lanka
R. V. S. P. K Ranatunga, H. M. S. Priyanath
Cultural Tourism Potential in the Northwestern Province of Sri Lanka
Wijitapure Wimalaratana
Factors Affecting Fintech Acceptance: A Qualitative Case Study in Sri Lanka
S.D.P. Piyananda, D.C.P. Aluthge
Impact of Non-economic Factors on the Development of the Apparel Sector in Sri Lanka
S.R.S.D. K. Weerawansa, T.U. Hewage
Sri Lankan Fruit Exports: Potentials, Barriers and Prospects
A.K.A. Dissanayake, U.D.R. Udari
2023 – Volume 1 – Issue 2
Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Agribusiness Potentials in the Mushroom Industry in Sri Lanka
I.V. Kuruppu, S.P. Fernando, L.D.S.D. Silva and H.A.H.J. Hapuarachchi
Spice Gardens in Web-based Experiential Tourism: A Study from Matale Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka
D.A.L.H. Delpearachchi, L.B. Dunsford, K.G.M.C.P.B. Gajanayaka and L.P.S.S. Pathirathna
Do Green Tax Incentives Promote Corporate Pollution Reduction in China?
Zhou Chao, Hong Sen, Wang Peng and Zhang Yanyan
The Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Domestic Coffee among Nepalese
O. Pudasaini, A. Thapa, W. Wimalaratana and P. P. Thapa
Impact of Taxes on Economic Growth and SDG Trajectory in Sri Lanka
R. Jayaweera, S.P. Premaratna, H. M. S. Priyanath, W.M. Semasinghe, M. Sumanadasa, H.M.N. Hennayake and P.S. Kodippili Arachchi
Feasibility of the Circular Economy Model for Sri Lankan Industries: A Conceptual approach
C. Aluthge and M. Mendis