The Economic Crisis in Lebanon: Causes and Solutions
Lebanon Beirut Inflation rate for March 2023 By Youssef. E. Chamoun's In March 2023, Lebanon's inflation rate reached a new high. Political unrest and economic difficulties have hampered Lebanon's economy for years, and things seem to worsen. The nation's annual inflation rate rose from 190% in February 2023 to an all-time high of 264% in March 2023. The Lebanese people are concerned about this inflation rate because it is the greatest since similar records first started keeping track of inflation in 2008. Inflation Drivers: The expenses of communication increased by an astounding 620%, which was a major contributor to the inflationary pressures. While restaurants and motels had an increase of 386% alcoholic beverages and tobacco saw a 451% increase. Transportation prices rose by 301%, housing, and utility costs by 130%, and health expenditures by 374%. Food and non-alcoholic beverage consumption increased from 261% in February to 352% in March,