Lebanon has always followed a “de jure” floating exchange rate regime, though only in 1997 it had adopted a “de facto” fixed regime Read More
The electricity sector in Lebanon has been pulling down the economy for the last couple of decades. Fuel importation stood for nearly Read More
By Invitation: Dr Azar is Full Professor, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Haigazian University. The views expressed in this note are Read More
Lebanon has suffered from shortage in electricity for decades. This sector has been for many years a liability on the Lebanese state Read More
Towards the end of year 2020, Governor Salameh mentioned in an interview that “Lebanese households hoard $10 billion in cash”[1]. That Lebanese households should Read More
By Invitation: Dr Azar is with the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Haigazian University. The views expressed in this note are Read More
The road to economic recovery in Lebanon will be difficult and tough. The government should take bold steps and implement a recovery Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the distribution of a new package of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) amounting to SDR458 billion Read More
By Invitation: Dr Azar is Professor of Finance and Economics at Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon. The views expressed in the note are Read More
The Lebanese economy had a turning point in year 2019, crowned by sudden drop in capital inflows and surging interest rates on deposits Read More
