Linkages, key sectors and employment potential in the Sri Lankan economy: An input-output approach

In: Economics Discussion Papers, 9/87

Abstract

Intersectoral output linkages have long been of much concern to development economists and policy makers in developing countries. One of the unequivocal conclusions of the developmental debates over the years, however, is that GNP growth per se does not alleviate unemployment. Rather it is necessary to take into account the employment potential in determining sectoral priorities in the formulation of development policy. In this context, the aim of the paper is to identify key sectors of the Sri Lankan economy taking into account both output and employment linkages. (DÜI-Sbt)