From Rentiert Digital Capitalism In Lebanon: Effects, Prospects, and Policies

Ghassan Dibeh ()
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Ghassan Dibeh: Department of Economics at the Lebanese American University

No 1485, Working Papers from Economic Research Forum

Abstract: This paper investigates the role of the new digital technologies in the Lebanese economy. After presenting an overview of the economy especially the postwar business cycle and the rise of a low productivity economy, the paper delineates the different aspects of the new technologies in Lebanon including the current state of startups, Fintech, e-government and e-commerce. Moreover, the paper investigates the potential labor market and inequality effects of the introduction of new technologies. The paper concludes with prospects and policy recommendations.

Pages: 40
Date: 2021-09-20, Revised 2021-09-20
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