The SLJBE is a peer-reviewed journal published annually by the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. The SLJBE serves as a forum for the dissemination of knowledge and understanding of business economics and related disciplines via high quality research, and is devoted to the study of economic issues and problems related to business enterprises employing both theoretical and empirical enquiry. The SLJBE promotes multi-disciplinary research and encourages international scientific cooperation and understanding among its main audiences, including educators, researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and graduate students.