Other Publications

The Central Bank's latest educational publication

Interest Rates - The Theory and Practice

The publication on the above theme written by Dr. W M Hemachanrda and published by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka provides a theoretical analysis on interest rates and their application in practice in the context of Sri Lanka. It is an ideal reading material for university students, academics, analysts, researchers and policy makers. In addition, this publication would provide clarifications to most of the frequently asked questions by students on this subject.
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Economic Principles and Policies (Available in Sinhala medium only)

This book is written in simple language covering a step-by-step analysis of theoretical and practical aspects of the activities of the economy based on micro, macro, financial, state and foreign sectors and analytical tools. Therefore, this book is a very useful Economics text book to students of GCE (A/L), professional courses and universities who study economics and finance and their teachers as well as academia and policy-makers.
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Interactive CD on design and features of latest currency note series

A trilingual interactive CD on the design and the security features of the new currency notes series will serve as a very important educational material for students and public. The central bank of sri lanka released its 11th series of currency notes on “prosperity, development and sri lankan dancers” on 4th February 2011 at the Dayata Kirula exhibition held at buttala .

This book helps the reader to understand and analyse the working of an economy. It covers topics such as operational base of an economy, behavior of consumers and producers, goods and services markets, measurement of macroeconomic activities, macroeconomic equilibrium, money, banking and monetary policy, international trade and finance, balance of payment, public finance, fiscal policy and current global financial crisis. This book may be an ideal material for the students, teachers and academic in the field of basic economics. Therefore We recommend this book for teachers, academia, policy makers, and students engaged in professional studies and also for Advanced Level students.
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Comic Book

The Story of Inflation
	This comic book wll help you to find simple answers for the following questions: What is inflation? What causes inflation? How does inflation affect the economy? How to control inflation? How is inflation measured? Read this book >>

Transaction of Money, Banking and Economy (Available in Sinhala and Tamil medium)

This book contains academic discussion on basic financial subjects, i.e., financial system of Sri Lanka, money, monetary policy, financial markets, foreign exchange market, commercial banking, bank supervision, central banking and current global financial and economic crisis. The book is written in simple language covering theoretical and practical aspects of the subjects. Therefore, this book is a very useful academic volume to students of GCE (A/L), professional courses and universities studying finance and economics and their teachers as well as academia and policymakers.
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60th Anniversary Special Publication

Retrospect -The coffee table book

Retrospect, the coffee table book issued to mark this memorable occasion, provides a window to have a momentary look over a picturesquely presented social, political and economic backround through which the Central Bank carried out its operations since its inauguration in 1950.
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Occasional Papers Series
Published public lectures delivered at the Centre for Banking Studies

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Heritage Series
A series of publications published in association with the Regional Development Banks to enhance public knowledge and understanding about places of interest in the regions. Available in English and Sinhala.

Heritage of Ruhuna (2001)		Heritage of Sabaragamuwa (2002)		Heritage of Kandurata (2004)		Heritage of Rajarata (2004)

Conference Papers
Towards a Regional Payments Initiative - SAARCHFINANCE Conference Papers>>

Central Banking and Financial Markets - Papers Presented at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Inaugural International Research Conference >>