Economist warns debt strain, stagflation risks rising
Published on: Friday 20 March 2026
Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has warned that Sri Lanka is entering a more vulnerable phase where Government debt sustainability, interest rate dynamics and growth prospects are increasingly exposed to external shocks, particularly from the ongoing Middle East conflict. ..
News source: https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Economist-warns-debt-strain-stagflation-risks-rising/44-789886
