How Political Patronage Hinders Employment in Lebanon

March 1, 2017

Jamal Haider, Ishac Diwan - Le Commerce du Levant

For the first time, a study has identified the presence of "politically connected enterprises" in Lebanon, providing a precise mapping of the affected sectors and its economic implications.

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About the magazine: Le Commerce du Levant is a Lebanese monthly economic magazine published in French covering various aspect including economy, commerce, industry, tourism, banking and finance. It is considered to be "the" economic and financial review of the French-speaking Middle East.

Link to Paper: Do Political Connections Reduce Job Creation? Evidence from Lebanon

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