This book on Foreign Direct Investment in Sri Lanka discusses in detail the development theory of foreign direct investment in the first place. Then it thoroughly examines the direct investment policy of Sri Lanka since the colonial period but placing special emphasis on the policy during the post independence period. Finally, the book analyzes meticulously the development response of the economy of Sri Lanka to the direct investment policy. The special feature of this book is that it combines the theory, policy and practice of foreign direct investment in the context of Sri Lanka. The data, information and analyzes presented make this a resourceful encyclopedic volume of foreign direct investment in Sri Lanka.