By Invitation: Mr Azhari is an independent researcher. The views expressed in the spotlight are his and do not necessarily reflect the Read More
The agricultural sector in Lebanon is one of the main pillars of the Lebanese economy. Despite revealing prominent signs of improvement after Read More
We will start this note with a simple theoretical, but essential, discussion. Accordingly, two of the most important operational concepts in monetary Read More
Lately there was a renewed interest about the relation between the inflation rate and stock returns (Azar, 2022). However, the case of Lebanon Read More
Now that a comprehensive IMF program is in jeopardy given the loaded political agenda of forming a new government and of electing Read More
The purpose of this note is twofold: (1) to study the feasibility of a project of providing a 24 over 24 hour electricity power to Read More
There are three interrelated things that stand out about the Lebanese crisis that has entered its 32nd month by June 2022: the disintegration Read More
There is a very poignant debate going on in Lebanon right now whether public assets should be used or even sold to Read More
The global economy has recovered in 2021, even as the pandemic resurges. However, the rapid spread and the threat of new variants (Omicron) Read More
According to the reform plan prepared by the Lebanese Government and presumably approved by the IMF, BDL’s financial losses or gap Read More
