The Sri Lanka Economic Journal , published by the Sri Lanka Economic Association caters to the academic and research community that accommodates theoretical and empirical studies with an emphasis on theoretical and empirical studies mainly in development economics and political economy of development. Vol. 11 covers the under mentioned articles: Vision for a brighter future in Sri lanka challenges to realize ‘Mahinda Chinthana vision’, (Sirimal Abeyratne). Direct and indirect effects of conflicts, violence and war on economic growth in Sri Lanka (S. Santhirasegaram and K. Amirthalingam). Macroeconomic implications of Sri Lankan migrant workers in Japan ( H.D. Karunaratne). Causes of foreign direct investment flow into Sri Lanka (K. Ravinthirakumaran and W.D. Lakshman). And more... This issue includes the following articles- Vision for a brighter future in Sri Lanka challenges to realize ,Mahinda, Chintana Vision, direct and indirect effects of conflicts, violence and war on economic growth in Sri Lanka, Causes of foreign direct investment flow into Sri Lanka, Role Of the trade related intellectual. property rights agreement in the protection of plant varieties and farmers, traditional knowledge in Sri Lanka, Demand for eco-tourism: Estimating recreational benefits. From the Viharamahadevi National Park in Colombo, Macroeconomic implications of Sri Lankan migrant workers In Japan.