Economics Explained
Lebanon Lost Half Its Economy In 2 Years
Feb 23, 2024
Exploring Lebanon's economic crisis with hyperinflation, population decline, and a plummeting GDP. Factors include post-war recovery, debt dynamics, Syrian conflict, US sanctions, banking instability, and government mismanagement. Analysis of challenges like shrinking GDP, population decline, banking risks, struggling industry sector.
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- Lebanon's economic crisis stemmed from chronic food insecurity and hyperinflation, leading to the devaluation of its currency.
- Lebanon's economic downfall was not singularly caused by recent events like the Beirut explosion but rooted in pre-existing issues like corruption and mismanagement.
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Lebanon's Economic Decline and Loss of Population
Lebanon has faced significant economic challenges, experiencing a drastic 50% decrease in GDP from $52 billion in 2019 to $23 billion in 2021. The country has lost 20% of its population in the past 5 years due to economic instability, leading people to seek opportunities elsewhere. Chronic food insecurity, hyperinflation rendering the currency worthless, and defaults on foreign debt have contributed to Lebanon's current economic crisis.
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