The present study attempts to capture chronic poverty in Sri Lanka by examining general information on poverty and drawing conclusions on those who are likely to be among the chronic poor. Certain population groups that are likely to experience poverty over many years (or all their lives) are...

The value of parameter estimates and demand elasticities of major food items is well understood in the context of a country's food and nutrition policy, basic needs concerns and its international trade decisions. Unlike the single equation approach in the previous demand studies in Sri Lanka, in...