“Economic Costs & Consequences of the War on Lebanon” Presentation to LIFE, 21 Nov 2024

Dr. Nasser Saidi shared his views on the topic “Economic Costs & Consequences of the War on Lebanon” at LIFE Lebanon‘s event held in Dubai on 21st November 2024.

The main discussion points spanned the below headings:

•Middle East is at multiple crossroads, living consequences of wars & violence

•Lebanon: in the clutches of a protracted polycrisis

•Economic consequences & costs of war on Lebanon

•Lessons & Proposals

•Key Takeaways

The presentation can be downloaded here.

“Lebanon: Failed State or Transformation?” Presentation to LIFE, 9 Jun 2022

Dr. Nasser Saidi shared his views on the topic “Lebanon: Failed State or Transformation?” at LIFE Lebanon‘s event held in Dubai on 9th June 2022.

The main discussion points spanned the below headings:

Lebanon’s Path to Economic Collapse
Roots of Lebanon’s meltdown
Reforms & Transformation

The presentation can be downloaded here.

Currency Board: Salvation for Lebanon’s Woes? Presentation at LIFE webinar, 4 Feb 2021

Dr. Nasser Saidi shared his views on the topic “Currency Board: Salvation for Lebanon’s Woes?” at LIFE Lebanon‘s webinar held on 4th February 2021, concluding that a Currency Board is NOT a salvation for Lebanon’s woes.
The main discussion points were:

What are Currency Boards? Main characteristics.
Currency boards in history and practice: colonial history, recent examples
Macroeconomic requirements for a sustainable currency board
Is a Currency Board feasible for Lebanon? Reforms and requirements
A Currency Board is not a salvation for Lebanon’s woes

The presentation can be downloaded here.