Ronnie de Mel
Ronnie de Mel was a prominent Sri Lankan politician and economist, best known for his role as the Minister of Finance during the 1977-1978 period under President J.R. Jayewardene. He is credited with implementing significant economic reforms that transitioned Sri Lanka from a closed economy to a liberalized market economy, which included the removal of import restrictions and the introduction of free-market principles. His budget proposals during this time were often controversial but laid the groundwork for Sri Lanka's economic policies in subsequent decades.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 17,035 | $84,000 | 67$ |
| Totals | 1 | 21,413,249 | 17,035 | $84,000 | 67$ |
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Ronnie de Mel presented several controversial budget proposals during his tenure as finance minister.
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