Download or read book Economic Consequences of the War in Lebanon written by Nasser H. Saidi and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Lessons of Lebanon written by Samir Makdisi and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2004-02-26 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1945, over 200 intrastate conflicts have taken place in countries that achieved independence from colonial rule after the second world war. The case of Lebanon offers a striking illustration of these interlocking influences on projects of national economic development. The persistently sectarian nature of the country's political institutions, the relatively poor quality of governance, and the major civil war that engulfed the country from 1975 to 1990, together define not only the context in which the achievements and failures of Lebanese development must be assessed, but also the continuing challenges that it must face in the era of globalization. This book offers an in-depth analysis of Lebanese economic development during the second half of the twentieth century with special emphasis on the civil war and its aftermath. Makdisi offers a definitive assessment of the principal phases of national development since Lebanese independence in the 1940s, and a study of those conditions requisite for sustainable development for Lebanon, as for many other developing countries.

Download or read book Economic Impact of the July 06 War and Steps Towards Recovery written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Lessons of Lebanon written by Samir A. Makdisi and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Since 1945, over 200 intra-state conflicts have taken place in countries that achieved independence from colonial rule after World War II. The case of Lebanon offers a striking illustration of these interlocking influences on projects of national economics development. The persistently sectarian nature of the country's political instutions, the relatively poor quality of governance and the major civil war that engulfed the country from 1975 to 1990, together define not only the context in which the achievements and failures of Lebanese development must be assessed, but also the continuing challenges that it must face in the era of globalization. This text offers an in-depth analysis of Lebanese economic development during the second half of the 20th century, with special emphasis on the civil war and its aftermath. Makdisi offers a definitive assessment of the principal phases of national development since Lebanese independence in the 1940s, and a study of those conditions requisite for sustainable development for Lebanon, as for many other developing countries."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Download or read book Economic Dislocation and Recovery in Lebanon written by Mr.Paul Cashin and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1995-12-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper provides background information on the Lebanese economy, based on an analysis of the economic consequences of war, and discusses several issues that will be central to Lebanon's prospects for recovery

Download or read book Impact of the Syrian Conflict on Lebanese Trade written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Macroeconomic Consequences of War and Terrorism in Lebanon written by Charbel Bassil and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lebanese economy faced many difficulties since the civil war in 1975. In fact, the country has been frequently hit by civil clashes, civil war and terrorist attacks. This paper analyzes, in a SUR model, the pre and post conflict impacts of the Lebanese civil war on the Lebanese economy between 1977 and 2011. It also estimates the consequences of terrorism on the trend and business cycle of the Lebanese economy. Mainly, the consequences on real GDP per capita, balance of trade, real investment per capita, and real consumption per capita. Moreover, an index for terrorism is constructed and treated as an endogenous variable depending on some socioeconomic variables. Our results show that war and terrorism have a negative effect on the economy. In order to compare the economic situation in the presence and the absence of terrorism; three scenarios are forecast. The first one forecasts the economy between 2012 and 2018 under the assumption of the absence of terrorist attacks. The second and the third one analyze the economy under the assumption of the presence of terrorist attacks (with different intensities) between 2012 and 2018.

Download or read book An Economy and a State for Lebanon written by Charbel Nahas and published by Riad el-Rayyes Books. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lebanon is going through the worst crisis in its history. Even as the crisis was brewing, the usual proposals, out of touch with economic and social reality, kept popping up: move from the rentier economy to the productive economy, specialize in high value-added activities, rely on the high level of education of the Lebanese, wait for revenues from the offshore oil to be discovered, and so on. So many incantation statements of cultivated illusions. The critical and necessary question that needs to be asked, but that has not been asked by all those who pretend to be statesmen: what economy for Lebanon, and what State can lead to such an economy? This is not a technical nor a technocratic question, but an eminently political one. Lebanon has had four models in the recent history, culminating with the economy of regulated looting and redistribution (1985 until yesterday), which has just collapsed. Actually, the collapse of the public finances and the banking system are consequences of the collapse of the political-economic system, in place since the mid-1980s and institutionalized in the early 1990s. So what economy does Lebanon need to be strong, and what political system is necessary for such an economy? The book, An Economy and a State for Lebanon, presents various scenarios, various avenues for a small economy, such as Lebanon’s, to function in a productive manner. What is needed is political leadership with a wise and courageous vision, and with the freedom from sectarian handicaps to enact the necessary policies. An economy is comprised of people (labour) first and resources, including capital, second. For both, holistic public action is required. The financial crisis, uncovered in 2019, did not happen accidentally. It is necessary to know its causes, at the very least, to avoid falling back into bankruptcy, and, also, to build a pathway forward. A careful examination and analysis of the public finances, away from accounting recipes, reveals how the role of public finances actually adapted to the needs of maintaining the political system itself. They are not separate from each other. By its very nature, the Lebanese political economic system consumes resources: capital and this consumption is traceable though the accumulation of capital liabilities, and human beings traceable though the ever increasing stock of Lebanese emigrants. To refrain from consuming Lebanon’s resources and people, a new political economic system is needed. What is critical, during this transition, is a political leadership with the wisdom to transform Lebanon’s economy and society and with the courage to be flexible in building a sustainable political and economic system. Flexibility is needed because of the changing domestic conditions (such as the population’s socio-political structure) and because of the changing regional conditions (such as the security and economic situation in Syria). The book formulates the strategic preference in a rational and tangible way by reviewing numerous critical aspects, including a discussion on which currency would be suitable for which project and the impacts of financial losses and of emigration. Perhaps the most powerful aspect of the book is its critical discussion on alternatives, including courses of action and institutional actions, including the role of banks, Lebanon’s currency, and taxation. Furthermore, grounded policies are suggested for key sectors in the country in non-tradable basic services (health, education, housing, electricity, etc…). Clear pathways are presented, offering possibilities as to how the Lebanese can finally build a strong, productive economy. A strong economy can only be built when the citizens and residents of Lebanon are respected and not treated for export as commodities, and thus a cohesive, strong society is needed. Only a strong, courageous and free political leadership can initiate this pathway, and it can only happen in the context of a civil state.

Download or read book Lebanon s Renaissance written by Tom Najem and published by Garnet & Ithaca Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study presents a comprehensive analysis of political developments in the aftermath of the Lebanese civil war. The author argues that despite the complexity of Lebanese society and a host of unresolved issues that triggered the civil war, Lebanese political discourse and political activity during the period under discussion (1990-2000) was dominated by a single issue: economic reconstruction. The author establishes the main reasons behind this and proceeds to render a penetrating analysis of the Lebanese political setting as it impinges on the reconstruction process.

Download or read book Economic Impact of Selected Conflicts in the Middle East written by MissRanda Sab and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using narrative-based country-case studies, war episodes in the Middle East were examined to assess their economic impact on conflict and neighboring economies. The paper found that conflicts led to a contraction in growth, higher inflation, large fiscal and current account deficits, loss of reserves, and a weakened financial system. Post-conflict recovery depended on the economic and institutional development of the country, economic structure, duration of the war, international engagement, and prevailing security conditions. The net economic impact on neighboring countries varied according to their initial economic conditions, number and income level of refugees they hosted, economic integration, and external assistance.

Download or read book The Economic Impact of Conflicts and the Refugee Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa written by Mr.Bjoern Rother and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent decades, the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) has experienced more frequent and severe conflicts than in any other region of the world, exacting a devastating human toll. The region now faces unprecedented challenges, including the emergence of violent non-state actors, significant destruction, and a refugee crisis bigger than any since World War II. This paper raises awareness of the economic costs of conflicts on the countries directly involved and on their neighbors. It argues that appropriate macroeconomic policies can help mitigate the impact of conflicts in the short term, and that fostering higher and more inclusive growth can help address some of the root causes of conflicts over the long term. The paper also highlights the crucial role of external partners, including the IMF, in helping MENA countries tackle these challenges.

Download or read book Economic Impact of Selected Conflicts in the Middle East written by MissRanda Sab and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using narrative-based country-case studies, war episodes in the Middle East were examined to assess their economic impact on conflict and neighboring economies. The paper found that conflicts led to a contraction in growth, higher inflation, large fiscal and current account deficits, loss of reserves, and a weakened financial system. Post-conflict recovery depended on the economic and institutional development of the country, economic structure, duration of the war, international engagement, and prevailing security conditions. The net economic impact on neighboring countries varied according to their initial economic conditions, number and income level of refugees they hosted, economic integration, and external assistance.

Download or read book Warlords and Merchants written by Kamal Dib and published by ISBS. This book was released on 2006 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paperback, Warlords and Merchants examines the history of the Lebanese warlord/business establishment and illuminates local attitudes which have often seemed baffling to the outside world. The book provides a close-up study of Lebanese leaders and the business class. It provides a seminal illustration of, and insight into, the resistance of local cultures and small countries such as Lebanon to the juggernaut of globalization. Based on firsthand observations and knowledge of Lebanese history, economy, language, and culture, the author examines most of the issues that vex Lebanon today-sectarianism, traditional leadership, outdated business practices, an archaic economic structure, and a deep sense of historical grievances. Warlords and Merchants is a must-read for policymakers, business and political leaders, as well as students and academics with research interests in Lebanon, the Middle East, and international affairs.

Download or read book The Merchant Republic of Lebanon written by Carolyn Gates and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 1998-12-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work examines the economic agents, institutions, incentives, competences and other forces that forged a Lebanese economic model known as the "Merchant Republic" in the aftermath of World War II. The author identifies the broad concept of outward-orientation to describe the Lebanese economy. Dominant economic and political agents sought to develop the economy on the basis of its intermediary role, regional comparative advantage and competitive position in offshore service operations - all of which were viewed as essential to the viability of the small Lebanese state. Supporting an open and tertiary-oriented economy that serviced rapidly-growing Middle East economies, these forces shaped Lebanon's economic order until 1958; and in a modified form, they influenced it's political economy until 1975. Lebanon's model of outward-orientation, however, can be usefully contrasted with the explorer-oriented industrialization model followed in East Asia. This book integrates a theoretical and empirical examination of the Lebanese model and provides data and analysis about its effect on economic growth and structural change during its golden age.

Download or read book Impact of War and Terror on the Lebanese Economy written by Elie Abou Saleh and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lebanese Economy faced many difficulties since the civil war in 1975, until today. The country has been hit by civil clashes, civil war and terrorists attacks. All these events impacted the Lebanese economy in a way or another. This thesis analyzes the impact of such factors on the Lebanese economy between 1977 and 2011. Annual data concerning Real GDP per capita, balance of trade, nonresident deposit, real investment per capita and real consumption expenditure will be used. A terror index will be constructed. A VARX model that accounts for structural changes will be estimated. The endogenous variables that accounts for war and two other dummies that account for structural shifts in the mean and the slope in 1988. Our main argument is that Cicil War and Terror events act as negative shocks on the Lebanese economy. We find that war and terror have a negative effect on Real GDP per capita, balance of trade, nonresident deposit, real investment per capita and real consumption expenditure. The negative effect of war is more significant than terror. The thesis also looks at the postconflict impact on the economy. Two forecast scenarios are estimated. The first one analyzes how the absence of terror could impact the economy between 2012 and 2014. The second one analyzes the economy under the assumption of absence of terror between 2012 and 2014. These two scenarios allow us to compare the behavior of the economy in the presence or absence of terror. Finally a counterfactual analysis is conducted.

Download or read book The Effect of July 2006 War on the Lebanese Industrial Sector written by Jacqueline Hani Zammar and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before 1943, Lebanon shaped its economy to become the connection between big ind ustries countries and the Middle East. Admitting that the French mandate had its good impact on Lebanon, Beirut became the economic centre of the Middle East. T he political crises that stroked the Lebanese economy changed all the numbers an d left as an indebted country, with high expenditures, low revenues due to the l ow production, high interest rates and lost confidence in the country. The refor m program that was implemented in 1993 accompanied by the plans and the two inte rnational conferences helped the reshaping of the Lebanese economy. It is true that the Lebanese economy was not going through a prosperous period p rior to July war in 2006; yet the indicators promised by a potential period of p rosperity. Unfortunately, when the war stroked, the growth average decreased to - 0.5 perce nt as the ESCWA's and IMF figures show. This project aims at showing the effect of the July war on the Lebanese economy: through having Chapter two is a general overview about the Lebanese economy, sh edding light on the various economic phases that Lebanon went through, in partic ular, from 1946 till 2006, focusing on the fiscal, monetary and financial polici es that were implemented. Chapter three will study the effects of July war on th e Lebanese economy. It will display the direct and indirect losses of the war, i n parallel with a study on the status before the war and after the war. Next, it will present the expected growth and the reforms that were going to be implemen ted; and which the war put an end to them. Chapter four will be a study on the d irect effect of the July war on the industrial sector in Lebanon. At first, this chapter will go through the history of industry in Lebanon, and its rates in th e GDP. After that I will study the effect of the war on the industry through a s urvey that I conducted on fully and partly destroyed factories; accompanied by s tudying the direct and the indirect incurring costs. Then the project will be wr apped up and some recommendations will be suggested in Chapter Five.

Download or read book The Impact of the War on the Economy of Lebanon written by Gaby T. Moukarzel and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: