Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) 2023 Posted on 5th September 2023
The Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) - 2023 convened for its ninth edition on September 1, 2023, at the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya. This year's symposium was a collaborative effort between the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Arts at the University of Peradeniya, and the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration at Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, with valued support from the World Bank. Operating under the overarching theme of "Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka: Causes, Consequences, and the Way Forward," PIERS provided a platform for scholars in the fields of economics, development, and related disciplines to disseminate their research findings to a broader audience and engage in intellectual discourse with peers, academics, and fellow researchers. A total of 31 research presentations, contributed by both local and international authors, were featured across nine technical sessions. Beyond its formal proceedings, the Symposium fostered valuable networking opportunities for participants, facilitating connections with economists, both local and international.
The inaugural session of PIERS-2023 was graced by the presence of Prof. W.M.T. Madhujith, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, serving as the Chief Guest. Dr. W.A. Wijewardena, Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Adjunct Professor at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, delivered the keynote address. The symposium also had the distinct privilege of hosting esteemed guests, including Prof. Tiberiu Foris from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration at Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, along with Prof. Codruta Adina Baltescu, also from Romania, and Mr. Asela Dissanayake representing the World Bank, who delivered two insightful guest speeches during the event.
Assignment for ESS 1001: Basic Mathematics Posted on August 21.08.2023
The students who obtained the grades of 'I', 'D' & 'D+' for the final examination of the above course in the academic year 2021/2022 have been uploaded two (2) assignments bellow and these assignments have also been available on WhatsApp group (ESS MAT ICT STA 20 BATCH).
Assignment for ESS 1001: Basic Mathematics Posted on August 17.08.2023
The students who obtained the grades of 'I', 'D' & 'D+' for the final examination of the above course in the academic year 2021/2022 will be given two (2) assignments on next Monday (21.08.2023) and these assignments will be available on WhatsApp group (ESS MAT ICT STA 20 BATCH) and this web page.
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR 2000 LEVEL
Economics Special Degree Programme – 2022/2023 Posted on August 09.08.2023
The Department of Economics and Statistics has organized the Orientation Programme for the students of the 2000 Level in Economics Special Degree programme on Friday (11.08.2023) from 9.00 am to 10.00 am at KB-B1.
Participation of all the students at the 2000 Level in Economics Special Degree is compulsory.
Annoucement of "ECN 2020: ICT for Social Science" Posted on August 03.08.2023
Department has decided to offer the ECN 2020- ICT for Social Science course in the Semester I of the Academic Year - 2022/2023.
This course is compulsory for the Economic Special Degree and optional for other discipline.
Therefore, students are instructed to register to the above course in the current semester (semester I).
Special degree in Economics Posted on July 27.07.2023
The Department of Economics and Statistics has announced the eligible student list to the Special Degree in Economics and the students who wish to follow this programme should duly fill the Registration form and submit to the department office on or before 28.07.2023.
Orientation Programme for 4000 Level Posted on July 25, 2023
The Department of Economics and Statistics organized the Orientation Programme for 4000 Level students of Economics Special Degree programme on 25.07.2023 at Kannangara Building.
Prof. J.G. Sri Ranjith, Head of the Department, Academic Coordinators, Senior Lecturers and the students of 4000 Level participated in the programme.
Prof. J.G. Sri Ranjith and the Subject Coordinators introduced the syllabus and provided the guidelines for selecting courses in final year.
Meanwhile, Prof. Wasantha Athukorala, Prof. Malaka Ranathilaka, Dr. Kalpa Rajapaksha briefed on Dissertation, Internship and Field trips and other activities respectively.
This event is an annual programme of the Department.
The Department of Economics and Statistics has organised a poster presentation at the OPEN DAY 2023 on 1st of July, 2023 at the Senate. In there, you can meet the lecturers and students of the Department of Economics and you can learn so many things in economic.
Do not miss this opportunity and Come & join with us.
The Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya is presently conducting a tracer survey of its graduates.
This survey intends to assess the employment status and the educational experience of students at the Department of Economics. This is useful for the Department in evaluating the existing academic programs and improving the curriculum.
We invite you to participate in this survey and answer the questionnaire truthfully and accurately. Your answers will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Alumni Association - Department of Economics and Statistics
The graduates passed out from the department are invited to be members of the Alumni Association. The objectives of this association are to promote and enhance networking among alumni members of the department effectively to engage in activities to provide opportunities for our graduates for the advancement of their capacities and capabilities for national development. Also, the members can update their information and interactions in a meaningful way to mutually benefit them throughout their life time.
Therefore, we would appreciate it if you could complete the Google form and send us your details.
Awareness Programme of Mentoring Posted on May 12, 2023
The first meeting of initiating the Economics Department-level mentoring program was held on May 11th, 2023 at the Lecture room, Kannangara building. Prof. Sri Ranjith, Head of the Department and the Department Mentoring Programme Committee members; Ms. Shobana Rajendran, Dr. Anuruddha Kankanamge and Dr. Thushari Vidanage addressed the students of Economics Special degree programme. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the importance and relevance of the mentoring programme and how the students are to be benefitted having a department-level mentoring program making the university life exciting and experiencing a successful academic programme.
MAKE-UP EXAMINATION FOR ESS 1001 BASIC MATHEMATICS Posted on April 26, 2023
MAKE-UP EXAMINATION FOR ESS 1001 BASIC MATHEMATICS: Another Make-up examination has been scheduled to be held tomorrow (27.04.2023) at 1.00-3.00pm at the Department of Economics and Statistics for the students who did not sit for the previous make-up exam held on 24th Monday and has the the approved medical certificates are eligible for it.
Economics Cricket Trophy 2023 Posted on February 07, 2023
The Economics Society of the Department of Economics and Statistics has organised a Cricket tournament and will be held on 11th of February, 2023.
The Department welcomes the new Head Posted on November 1st, 2022
Prof. J.G. Sri Ranjith has been appointed as the Head of the Department at the Department of Economics and Statistics, faculty of Arts with effect from 1st of November, 2022.
End Semester Examination Results - 2020-21-II Posted on July 18th, 2022
Provisional Results of 2000 Level 2020-21 - II: Click here
Provisional Results of 3000 Level 2020-21 - II: Click here
Sri Lanka Economic Association and the Dept of Economics and Statistics of the University of Peradeniya Joint Research Seminar via Zoom. Posted on June 11th, 2022
Sri Lanka Economic Association and the Dept of Economics and Statistics of the University of Peradeniya organize a Joint Research Seminar via Zoom.
Topic: “Sri Lanka’s Balance of Payments Crisis and Macroeconomic Forecasts: A Component-Driven Quarterly Bayesian Vector Autoregression Approach”
Selection for the BA Honours in Economics Degree Programme - 2021/2022 Posted on May 25th, 2022
The Department of Economics and Statistics offers the BA Honours in Economics Degree Programme for the Academic Year 2021/2022 and the eligible students only can apply for this programme.
The list of the Eligibility List of Students has been available here or on the WhatsApp Group: ECONOMICS 19 BATCH.
Note: If any Student was not in the Eligible List and willing to apply to the BA Honours in Economics Degree Programme - 2021/2022, instructed to submit an appeal to the Department.
Economics Seminar Series 2022 Posted on Jan 31, 2022
The Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Peradeniya presents to you the second chapter of its lecture series, with Environment & Community Development Specialist Mr. Kapila Rajapaksha as the Guest speaker. The discussion will be based on the topic "The Environment, Marxism and Development" and is to be held on Wednesday, the 02nd of February from 6.00 p.m. onwards via Zoom. You are kindly invited to join this event.
Download the Android Apps for Smart Devices Posted on Dec 11, 2021
The Department of Economics and Statistics launches its Android Apps for the Smart Devices as a Beta version and you can try it.
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Economics Seminar Series Posted on Dec 06, 2021
The Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Peradeniya is proud to be presenting the first chapter of its lecture series, with eminent political economist Prof. Sumanasiri Liyanage as the Guest speaker. The discussion will be based on the topic "The Tri-layer Crisis surrounding the Budget 2022" and is to be held on Wednesday, the 8th of December 2021 from 6.00p.m onwards via Zoom. You are kindly invited to join this event.
Optional Courses for Outside Disciplines (Special) Updated on Nov 02, 2021
The Department of Economics and Statistics has offered the optional courses for the Special Degree in outside discipline at the Second Semester 2020/2021 as follows.
Amendment of Course offering Posted on Oct 26, 2021
The Department of Economics and Statistics has amended the course offering for the General Degree in 3000 Level for the Second Semester 2020/2021.
According to the amendment, ECN 3048: Economics of Entrepreneurship will be offered to the students in the General Degree at the 3000 Level.
Further, ECN 3002: Advanced Macroeconomics will only be offered only for the Special Degree in Economics.
News updated.
Eligible list for Special Degree Posted on May 05, 2021
The Department has noticed the list of the eligible students for the Special Degree Programme in Economics. The eligible students can apply for the programme and others who wish to appeal, contact Prof. Prof. HMWA Herath Click here for the list Click here to apply (Eligible students only) More information or appeal
Prof. HMWA Herath (TP: 076-962 9984 or Email: ariyarathneherath@gmail.com)
Whatsapp Groups Posted on May 03, 2021
The students can join the Whatsapp Groups of the Department for getting latest information, news, announcement and any technical assistance for online learning
Orientation Programme for the 400 Level's Students in Economics Special - 2020/2021 Posted on April 28, 2021
Deadline for Submission of Extended Abstracts for PIERS 2020 Posted on October 20, 2020
The Deadline for Submission of Extended Abstracts to the Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) 2020 will be closed at 4.00 PM (SL time) on 20.10.2020. Click here for more...
8th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium 2020 Posted on October 09, 2020
The Deadline for Submission of Extended Abstracts is extended on 20.10.2020 of the Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) 2020. Click here for more...
Undergraduate Dissertation Proposal Presentations – 2020 Posted on September 28, 2020
The Undergraduate Dissertation Proposal Presentations for the 1st Semester of 2019/2020 have been scheduled to be held on 02.10.2020 at 8.30am in the Department of Economics & Statistics.
ECN2014: Statistics II opens for outside discipline Posted on August 11, 2020
ECN2014: Statistics II for the Second semester in 2019/2020 academic year has been offered by the Department of Economics and Statistics for the students from outside disciplines who has followed ECN2004: Statistics I at the First Semester - 2019/2020 as prerequisite course.
New Optional Course is available for 400 Level (Updated) Posted on August 11, 2020
The Dept. of Economics & Statistics is to offer ECN454: Statistics III as an Optional Course for the Second Semester of 2019/2020 Academic Year and the online registration is opened for the Econ SP students at 400 Level.
Courses Offering for Second Semester Posted on July 27, 2020
The Department of Economics & Statistics has scheduled to offer the courses for the Special Degree and General degree programmes in the Second Semester of 2019/2020 Academic Year.
The Undergraduate Programme Read
Programme Structure for Academic Year - 2019/2020 Read
Notice of the Course Offering Read
e-Learning adopted by the Economics Programme Posted on May 26, 2020
The Department of Economics & Statistics has started teaching for undergraduate programme through e-Learning.
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