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Economic Challenges in Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia

This chapter explores the severe economic difficulties faced by Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia, particularly their stalled negotiations with the IMF amid public debt and currency crises. It highlights the impact of high debt levels, political resistance to reforms, and the resulting inflation and poverty affecting citizens. The analysis underscores the challenges these nations confront in pursuing effective economic stabilization and the inadequacies of past IMF interventions.

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