The economics of the Syrian refugee crisis in neighboring countries : the case of Lebanon
Source
Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 1172-1274 (31 Dec. 2018)32 p.
Publisher
Economic Research Forum for the Arab Countries Iran and Turkey
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
32
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
In this article, we investigate the effects of a massive displacement of workers from a wartorn economy on the economy of a neighboring country.
Applying a general equilibrium approach to the Lebanese economy, we explore effects from various components of the crisis on the labor market, the production apparatus, and macroeconomic indicators.
Along with previous literature, our findings suggest limited or no adverse effects on high-skilled native workers, but a negative impact on the most vulnerable Lebanese workers is found.
When aid takes the form of investment subsidies, significantly better growth and labor market prospects arise, recalling the necessity of complementing humanitarian aid with development aid to succeed in achieving long-term objectives.
This may however not be politically viable in a context where refugees are considered as temporary.
American Psychological Association (APA)
David, Anda& Marwani, Muhammad Ali& Nahhas, Sharbil& Nilsson, Bjorn. 2018. The economics of the Syrian refugee crisis in neighboring countries : the case of Lebanon. Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series،Vol. 2018, no. 1172-1274.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
David, Anda…[et al.]. The economics of the Syrian refugee crisis in neighboring countries : the case of Lebanon. Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series No. 1172-1274 (Dec. 2018).
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American Medical Association (AMA)
David, Anda& Marwani, Muhammad Ali& Nahhas, Sharbil& Nilsson, Bjorn. The economics of the Syrian refugee crisis in neighboring countries : the case of Lebanon. Economic Research Forum : Working Paper Series. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 1172-1274.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-957272
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 19-29
Record ID
BIM-957272