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Dr. R.A.A. Perera

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Academic/Professional Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Monash University, Australia

Master of Social Sciences in Economics from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Economics with a First Class from University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Current Employment

Additional Director, Central Bank of Sri Lanka 15 years of service Responsibilities related to monetary policy implementation and money markets

Professional Experience

Assistant Lecturer, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2002

Trainee Fund Manager, Employees’ Provident Fund, 2003-2005

Research/Articles/Books published

Perera, A. Kannangara, C, C. 2020. Distributional Impact of Monetary Policy in Sri Lanka, in The Distributional Impact of Monetary Policy in SEACEN Member Economies (Edited by Maria Teresa Punzi), The South East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN) Research and Training Centre, Malaysia.

Perera, A., Wickramanayake, J., 2016. Determinants of commercial bank retail interest rate adjustments: Evidence from a panel data model. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 45, 1-20.

Perera, A., Ralston, D., Wickramanayake, J., 2014. Impact of off-balance sheet banking on the bank lending channel of monetary transmission: Evidence from South Asia. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 29, 195-216.

Perera, A., Ralston, D., Wickramanayake, J., 2013. Central Bank Financial Strength and Macroeconomic Outcomes. Journal of Financial Stability, 9 (3), 399-414.

Perera, A., 2014. Monetary Transmission Mechanism in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Assessment with New Evidence. Staff Studies of Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 43 - 1 & 2, 31-85.

Perera, A. Samaratunga, D.,2013, Demand for and Adequacy of International Reserves in Sri Lanka, Staff Studies of Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 42 - 1 & 2, 1-46.

Perera, A., Wickramanayake, J., 2012. Financial integration in selected South Asian countries. South Asian Journal of Global Business Research 1 - 2, 210 – 237 (Awarded the best paper award 2012 and most outstanding paper 2013 by Emerald Publishing).

Perera, A., Liyanage E.H. 2012. An Empirical Investigation of the Twin Deficit Hypothesis: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Staff Studies of Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 41 - 1 & 2, 41-87.

Books

Economic Wisdom for Babies (Economics/Translation) - 2009

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