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Genre: Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Academic Non-Fiction
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Book Review:
The Way Forward for Sustained Growth is a substantive policy-oriented volume compiled from the proceedings of the 2013 Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA). Edited by respected economists A.D.V. De S. Indraratna, Sarath Vidanagama, and Anushka Wijesinha, the book critically examines the challenges and opportunities facing Sri Lanka’s long-term economic development.

Central to the analysis is the tension between short-term growth driven by borrowing and the necessity of shifting toward investment fueled by domestic savings to ensure sustainability. Contributors explore a range of structural issues: the savings-investment gap, debt management, trade policy, human capital development, institutional reforms, and equitable growth strategies. The book is both diagnostic and prescriptive, offering evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and private sector stakeholders.

While academic in tone, the writing remains accessible to readers with a background in economics or development studies. It serves as an important snapshot of economic debate in post-war Sri Lanka, reflecting professional consensus and divergences on the path to resilient, inclusive growth.

An essential resource for students of Sri Lankan economics, development practitioners, and government officials, The Way Forward for Sustained Growth provides a coherent, multi-faceted exploration of how the country might secure a prosperous and stable economic future. A timely and thoughtful contribution to national policy discourse.