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'Dr Wignaraja is a rare economist who can put the important lessons of mainstream economics into the wider context that good policy demands. This book is yet another demonstration of this ability, displayed to advantage in discussing the architecture of trade policy. It should be read by all policymakers who want to make a difference' - Jagdish Bhagwati The East Asian experience suggests that technological development is fundamental to export success in outward-oriented economies. This study analyses export performance in Sri Lanka at a national and firm-lele, focusing on the acquisition of industrial technological capabilities during a period of trade liberalization. It compares Sri Lanka's record with Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Analysis of the export and technological record of enterprises of varying performance highlights the policies which enhance competitiveness in developing and transition economies.

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Book category Books in English Economics, finance, business & management Economics International economics

• Full title: Trade Liberalisation in Sri Lanka
• Subtitle: Exports, Technology and Industrial Policy
• Author: Ganeshan Wignaraja
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 282
• EAN: 9780333649565
• ISBN: 0333649567
• ID: 04596809
• Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
• Weight: 545 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 140 × 21 mm
• Date of publishing: 16. February 1998

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