The conflict in Syria has taken a heavy toll on Lebanon’s economy over the past few years – the country is hosting more than a million refugees, the key tourism sector is suffering, and the political situation has taken a turn for the worse. With a resolution to the conflict nowhere in sight, Lebanon’s large twin budget and current account deficits will continue to cloud the economic outlook.
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