Dr.

R. M. A. K. Rathnayaka

Orchid ID 0000-0001-7754-2287

Senior Lecturer Grade I

Department of Business Economics

rathnayake@sjp.ac.lk

BIO

Dr. Ananda Rathnayake is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. He holds a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Colombo, with a specialization in the technical and allocative efficiency of paddy farming in Sri Lanka. His research interests span across agricultural economics, poverty alleviation, and macroeconomic policy analysis. Dr. Rathnayake has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and has served as an editor and reviewer for several academic publications. He is also a prolific author, with several books on economics and development published in 2024.

TEACHING INTERESTS

  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Monitory Economics
  • Econometrics

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Poverty Alleviation
  • Macroeconomic Policy
  • Stock Market Volatility
  • Economic Development
  • International Trade and Finance
  • These areas reflect his focus on economics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2018)
  • Master in Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka., Sri Lanka (2009)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree in Business Statistics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2004)

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