Central Bank launches book

The Central Bank released its latest educational publication 'An Introduction to Principles of Economics – Part 1' authored by Director, Centre for Banking Studies (the training arm of the Central Bank), C P A Karunatilake.

He has completed 27 years of service in the Central Bank during which he worked in many departments.

Prior to joining the Bank he served as an Assistant Lecturer in Economics in the Department of Economics of the University of Colombo, where he graduated with a First Class in Economics (Special Degree).

He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Development from the same university and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the Vanderbilt University, USA.

This book supplements the literature available on this subject for beginners, especially in English and for GCE Advanced Level students, university students and academics.

While, the main focus of the book was on the GCE Advanced Level syllabus, each chapter has been extended beyond that scope, so that University students and other academic and professional aspirants also could benefit.

The Central Bank employs various publications and study programs to improve the economic and financial knowledge of the public and this book is another milestone in reaching this objective.

The publication is available at the at Centre for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya, Provincial Offices of the Central Bank and at the CBSL stall of the Colombo International Book Fair at the BMICH.