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Mr. Ravindra Deyshappriya


Mr. R. Deyshappriya

Mr. N.P.Ravindra Deyshappriya
Senior Lecturer (Gr II)

Email : ravindra@uwu.ac.lk ravipdn@yahoo.com
Telephone Mobile : (+94) 772886337

Educational Qualifications

BA (Econ) – University of Peradeniya
MA(Econ) – Nagoya University, Japan

Research Interest

  • Economic Growth
  • Poverty and Inequality
  • International Trade
  • Stock Market Development
  • SME Development

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Memberships

  • Member of Sri Lanka Economist Association
  • Member of Japan Society for International Development

Awards and Scholarships

    • Awards and Scholarships ADB-JSP Postgraduate Scholarship
    • RMIT PhD International Scholarship

    Publications

    Books

    1. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2016). Stock Market Growth Nexuses; Empirical Evidences from Developed & Emerging Markets. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN 978-3-659-89216-5.
    2. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2012). An Approach to Macroeconomics. ISBN 978-955-54815-0-2
    3. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2012). Mathematical Methods for Economics & Business. ISBN 978-955-54815-1-9

    Book Chapters

    1. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2018). Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on Income Inequality and Income Distribution in Asian Countries. Structural Transformation and Inclusive Growth: Lessons from Asia. (7th Chapter). Asian Development Bank.

    Journal Articles

    1. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2018). An Empirical Analysis on Food Insecurity of Sri Lanka, SAGEOpen, (forth coming)
    2. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2018). Globalization-Poverty Nexuses: Evidences from Cross-Country Analysis. Empirical Economic Review. Vol: 1(1).
    3. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2018). Impact of Value Addition Tax on Poverty in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management & Tourism Research. Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka (Forthcoming)
    4. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2018). Recent Trends in Global Income & Multidimensional Poverty, Aquinas Journal. Aquinas College of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.
    5. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2018). Examining poverty trends in South Asian countries: where is Sri Lanka among its South Asian counterparts? South Asia@LSE. London School of Economics & Political Science. UK.
    6. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2018). Chinese Tourist Arrivals to Sri Lanka: Is the Growth Enough? South Asia@LSE. London School of Economics & Political Science. UK.
    7. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2017). The Impacts of Macroeconomic Factors on Income Inequality and Income Distribution in Asian Countries, ADBI Working Paper. Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo-Japan.
    8. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. & Vijendran, D. (2017). Impact of Urban Sector on Poverty and Income Inequality in Sri Lanka. ADBI Working Paper. Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo-Japan.
    9. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2017). Income Poverty in Sri Lanka; Beyond ‘Poor’ ‘Non-Poor’ Classification. ISAS Brief. Institute of South Asian Studies. National University of Singapore.
    10. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2017). Sri Lanka-China trade relations: Time to focus on unexplored Chinese markets. South Asia@LSE. London School of Economics & Political Science. UK.
    11. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2016). Sri Lanka-China Economic Relations in Comparative Perspective: Ample Room to Grow. Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute Working Paper. Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Sri Lanka.
    12. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2016). Causality Direction of Stock Market Growth Nexuses; Application of GMM Dynamic Panel Data & Panel Granger Non-Causality Tests. The Journal of Applied Economic Research. Vol.10(4).
    13. Fernando, J. & Deyshappriya, N.P.R (2016). Determinants of Inflation in Sri Lanka: An Econometric Analysis based on VECM Approach. Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 2(1).
    14. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2015). Corruption, Peace and Economic Growth, the Evidences from Cross- Country Analysis. Journal of Social and Economic Development. Vol. 17(2).
    15. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2015). Do the Quality of Institutions, War and Macroeconomic Factors Matter for Stock Market Development? The Evidence from Sri Lanka. Journal of Economics and Development Studies. Vol.2 (4).
    16. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2014). Stock Market Anomalies; Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange Sri Lanka. International journal of Economics & Finance. Canadian Center of Science and Education. Vol. 6. No.3.
    17. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2014). Inflation Dynamics in Sri Lanka. Ruhuna Journal of Management. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Issue2.
    18. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2013). Modelling the Determinants of Private Savings in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Banking & Finance. Issue:1, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
    19. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2012). Debt and fiscal sustainability in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication, ISSN 2250-3153,Vol 2.
    20. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2011). Human Capital as a Tool of Economic Growth in Post-Conflict Scenario in Sri Lanka. JS International Journal of Economics, ISSN 2231-3761, Vol:1(2).
    21. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2011). Unemployment and its Recent Trend. Wayamba Journal of Management, Vol:1(2). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
    22. Ranasinghe, R. & Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2011). Analyzing the Significance of Tourism on Sri Lanka Economy. Wayamba Journal of Management, Vol:1 (2). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

    Conference Proceedings

    1. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2017). Impacts of Urban Sector on Multifaceted Poverty in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Sri Lanka University Economists. Forum of University Economists. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
    2. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. & Opeka, D. (2017). Analyzing the Multifaceted Poverty in Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    3. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. & Vijendran, D. (2017). Impact of Urban Sector on Poverty and Income Inequality in Sri Lanka. Conference on Urbanization in Asia: Economic and Social Consequences. Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo-Japan
    4. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2016). The Impacts of Macroeconomic Factors on Income Inequality and Income Distribution in Asian Countries, Conference on Inclusive Growth & Structural Transformations. Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo-Japan.
    5. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2016). Sri Lanka-China Economic Relations in a Comparative Context, 2nd Symposium on Maritime Silk Road and China-Sri Lanka Relations. Shanghai-China.
    6. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2014). Stock Market Development & Economic Growth; Evidences from Emerging and Developed Markets, Spring Meeting of Japan Society for International Economics. Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan.
    7. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2011). Macroeconomic Determinants of Stock Market Performance; A VAR Approach. International Conference on Information and Management University of Colombo.
    8. Deyshappriya, N.P.R, (2011). Can Foreign Direct Investment Influence the Economic Growth of Sri Lanka? A VAR model Approach. International Conference on Business and Management, University of Kaleniya.
    9. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2010). Total Factor Productivity as a Source of Economic Growth in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Information and Management. University of Colombo.
    10. Deyshappriya, N.P.R. (2010). Analyzing the Determinants of Private Savings in Sri Lanka. Annual research symposium. Eastern University of Sri Lanka
    11. Dharmadasa, R.A.P.I.S, Deyshappriya, N.P.R. and Withanage, N.S. (2011). Impact on Labour out- Migration on Household Income: A Study in Tea Estate Sector with Special Reference to Kandy District. Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University.

    Position held /Appointments

    • 2015 – 2017 – Visiting Lecturer, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
    • 2016 – 2017 – Visiting Lecturer, Sir John Kothalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka

    Employment History

    • 2017-2016 – Research Director, Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka
    • 2016-2015 – Research Professional, Centre for Poverty Analysis, Sri Lanka.
    • 2015-2013 – Teaching Assistant, Nagoya University, Japan.
    • 2013-2009 – Lecturer, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka