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
One of the very few landmarks that have stood throughout the Lebanese history is Port of Beirut (PoB). Since the establishment of Read More
By Samih Antoine Azar and Ali Bolbol[1] Introduction In economic policy circles there is a debate on the relative benefits and costs Read More
The stock market in Lebanon is not considered a strong indicator to evaluate the financial market in Lebanon due to the weakness Read More
Many analysts commended Lebanese banks on their good performance in an economy crippled by political and social instability. Today, however, scrutiny of Read More
By Invitation (for something a bit different!): Dr Azar is Professor of Economics and Finance at Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon. The views Read More
Lebanon witnessed the birth of startup companies by the time the Central Bank issued Circular 331 on August 22nd 2013. The Circular had as Read More
Today Lebanon is battling a deep economic crisis and the situation underscores the size of the problem facing the central bank, largely Read More
