Department of Economics & Statistics

Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

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Dr. TN Vidanage

Senior Lecturer (Grade I)

PhD (Australia), MPhil, BA (Peradeniya)

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About Me

Thushari N Vidanage serves as a Senior Lecturer (Grade I) in the Department of Economics and Statistics. She holds a doctorate in Economics from Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Australia, an M.Phil and a B.A. (Honours-Special) in Economics from the Department of Economics & Statistics, University of Peradeniya. She teaches Financial Economics, Money, Banking & Financial Markets, and Sri Lankan Economy. Her research mainly focuses on the field of Financial Economics, International Trade and Investment, and Monetary Economics. She has published several research papers in international peer-reviewed journals and presented a few research papers at national and international conferences.

Education

PhD

Griffith University, Australia

2018

MPhil

University of Peradeniya

2011

BA

University of Peradeniya

2007

Current Positions

2023- To Present: Senior Lecturer (Grade I) - Dept of Economics & Statistics, University of Peradeniya

- To Present

Senior Lecturer(Grade II) - Department of Economics & Statistics, University of Peradeniya

2017 - 2023

Visiting Lecturer - PGIHS, University of Peradeniya

2018 - To Present

Positions Held

Senior Student Councilor - Faculty of Arts

2020 - 2021

Lecturer (Confirmed) - Department of Economics & Statistics, University of Peradeniya

2015 - 2017

Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Economics & Statistics, University of Peradeniya

2010 - 2015

Temporary Lecturer - Department of Economics & Statistics, University of Peradeniya.

2008 - 2010

Awards

Recipient of Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) and Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUIPRS) for the period: November, 2013 – July, 2017 - Griffith University, Australia

2013

P.D. Khan Gold Medal for best results in B.A. Economics - University of Peradeniya

2007

Gate Mudaliyar N. Canaganayagam Birth Centenary Memorial Prize for Best results in Economics - University of Peradeniya

2007

Was a team member, which won the status of “Best Thematic Paper” at the 4th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet - University of Colombo

2007

First Prize for the Best Academic Speech at the International Students' Speech Contest in Japanese - Saga University, Japan

2005

Was the annual Exchange Student of Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya for Saga University - SPACE program (2004/2005), Japan

2004

Obtained the First rank in University Entrance Examination - GCE (A/L) Arts Stream

1999

Publications

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Vidanage T.N. & Abhayaratne, A.S.P.(2012) “Prospects for and Risks in FDI and Portfolio Flows” in Achieving Economic Goals in the Midst of Global Challenges (edited by A.D.V.De S. Indraratna & Sarath Vidanagama), Sri Lanka Economic Association: Colombo, Sri Lanka (pp 68-82).

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Vidanage, T.N., Carmignani, Fabrizio & Singh, Tarlok (2017) Predictability of Return Volatility Across Different Emerging Capital Markets: Evidence from Asia. South Asian Journal of Macroeconomics and Public Finance.Vol:6; 2(December): 157-177

Vidange, T. N. & Dayaratne-Banda, O. G. (2013) “Factors Determining the Predictability of Stock Prices in Emerging Capital Markets: Empirical Evidence from the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka”. Modern Sri Lanka Studies. Vol:IV (1): 21-51.

Vidanage, T.N. & Dayaratne-Banda, O.G. (2012) “Does Past information Help Predict Future Price Movements in Emerging Capital Markets?: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Vidanage, T.N., Premaratna, D. & Moonamalge, J. (2008) ‘’Service Sector Liberalization in South Asia: From Sri Lankan Perspective’’ in Perspectives of Future Economists in South Asia (edited by Athula Ranasinghe), University of Colombo: Colombo, Sri Lanka (pp 107-124)

TRANSLATION AND PUBLICATION OF BOOKS OF SCHOLARLY WORK

Vidanage T.N. & Perera, W.L.P. (2009) ‘’ Impacts of International Trade on Economic Growth of Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis of Different Policy Regimes’’ (translated from original ‘Antharjathika weledama magin Sri Lankawe arthika wurdiyata siduwee ati balapama: wiwida pratipatti yuga asurin karan sasadeemak’ in Sanwardhana Abhiyoga, Prathiwirodhata saha wikalpa prathipatti: Mahacharya W D Lakshman Upahara Weluma’ – edited by Ranjith Bandara): Karunarathna Publishers: Colombo, Sri Lanka (pp 269 – 291).

PUBLISHED IN ABSTRACT FORM

Vidanage, T. N. & Mayoshi, R. M. M. (2020) “An Empirical Analysis of Current Account Determinants in Sri Lanka”. Published in the proceedings of 8th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS): pp. 19-25.

Vidanage, T. N. & Mayoshi, R. M. M. (2019) “Causal Links between Trade Openness and Foreign Direct Investment: The Long-Run and Short-Run Analysis of Sri Lanka”. Published in the proceedings of 7th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS): pp. 57-61.

Vidanage, T. N., Wickramasiri, R. S. & Herath, H. M. W. A. (2013) ‘Government Welfare Expenditure and Economic Growth in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis of Different Policy Regimes’. Published in the proceedings of Peradeniya Economics Research Symposium (PERS): pp.16-20.

MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD

iPURSE proceeding, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2017

UNPUBLISHED THESIS

Vidanage, T.N. "A Macroeconomic Perspective on Stock Market Return Volatility: Forecasting, Causes and Consequences”; Griffith University, Australia

Conferences

Annual AFE Postgraduate Research Symposium

Vidanage, T. N. “Predictability of Return Volatility Across Different Emerging Capital Markets: Evidence from Asia”. Presented at annual AFE Postgraduate Research Symposium, Griffith University, 09th October, 2015

First International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists

Vidanage, T. N. “ Determinants of Market Inefficiency in Emerging Capital Markets: Evidence From the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka”. Presented at the First International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Colombo 29th -30th November, 2012

Annual Sessions 2011, Sri Lanka Economic Association

Vidanage, T. N. “Prospects for and Risks in FDI and Portfolio Flows”. Presented at the Annual Sessions 2011, Sri Lanka Economic Association, Colombo 24-25th Oct 2011

Annual Postgraduate Research Symposium

Vidanage, T. N. “Can the Past Predict the Future of Capital Markets? A Study with Reference to the Colombo Stock Exchange”. Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Research Symposium, 2010, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 29th Oct 2010

Research Interests

Financial Economics/ Capital Markets, Monetary Economics, International Trade & Investment


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