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Lebanon Lost Half Its Economy In 2 Years

Economics Explained

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The Economic Decline and Collapse of Lebanon

This chapter delves into Lebanon's economic downfall, examining factors such as the Syrian conflict, US sanctions, banking instability, government mismanagement, and popular unrest, leading to a failed state with a collapsing currency, disappearing banking sector, and soaring unemployment.

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