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Lebanon economy

Lebanon economy - Poverty rise - Housing crisis - Labor crisis - Economic collapse - Lebanon displacement crisis - Lebanon fuel crisis - Economic Crisis - Poverty

Poverty and Lebanon’s struggle to live with dignity

Lebanon marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty as rising costs, unemployment and successive conflicts deepen hardship and threaten millions’ ability to meet basic needs.

By Jenna Geagea
Lebanon economy - VAT Lebanon - Fuel tax - Nassib Ghobril - Byblos Bank

Lebanon bets on higher taxes despite a fiscal turnaround

As Lebanon's government revenues surge and public finances return to surplus, economists question why new taxes continue to be introduced instead of prioritizing tax evasion, spending reforms and greater fiscal efficiency.

By Christiane Tager