Living and Working Through Hyperinflation: A Tale from Lebanon Despite the harsh realities of hyperinflation, Beirut's pulsating nightlife and constant influx of international visitors keep the city's urban landscape alive. An unparalleled economic crisis is intertwined with a spirit of resilience, adaptation, and survival in this city and throughout Lebanon. Picture an average Beiruti worker in the year 2023. They are paid partially in US dollars and partially in Lebanese pounds. The USD component maintains its value despite rising inflation, providing a lifeline amid an otherwise turbulent sea of economic instability. The LBP part, however, presents a different picture. With each passing day, they have less purchasing power thanks to their LBP. Food, shelter, and transportation are all experiencing price increases. The difficulty of making ends meet increases, despite the fact that some of the wages are paid in US dollars. But in the city of Beirut, a very different situat
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