The Pathfinder Foundation launched its latest book entitled “The Mahoshada Perspective: Commentaries on Economics and Development”, in January 2006.
This is a compendium of articles on economic issues published in Sri Lankan weekend newspaper “ Sunday Island ” during 2004 and 2005.The author who calls himself "Mahoshada" after the wise sage of Ummagga Jataka, has written on a wide range of current economic issues facing Sri Lanka . Fifty five essays have helped to influence economic thinking at the highest levels. With these weekly articles, Mahoshada has helped to fill a vacuum in economic policy debate in the country which has been dominated by outdated, anachronistic and populist rhetoric for a long time. Based on day to day issues in Sri Lanka , the essays by Mahoshada address issues relating to privatization, government subsidies, taxation, economic freedom, rural economy, unemployment, trade issues and globalization.
The introduction of the book, presented in both English and Sinhala is written by Mr. A S Jayawardena, an eminent Sri Lankan economist who was the former Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka. There is also a preface by Mr. Manik de Silva, Editor of the Sunday Island .
The book has been priced at LKR 500/= and is available at bookshops island wide.
For further details: please contact Director, Pathfinder Foundation