Overview

This book provides unique insight into the economic and humanitarian challenges facing Lebanon following the Syrian refugee crisis. It examines the drivers of GDP fluctuation, unemployment, inflation, and trade upheavals that have defined the economic condition in Lebanon over recent years and details the responses to the refugee crisis both within Lebanon and within the international community. The ways in which the refugee crisis has fundamentally changed the Lebanese economy are outlined, with a particular focus on unemployment and labour market dynamics. Practical policy recommends to aid economic resilience and adaptation are also discussed. This book presents the challenges faced by Lebanon within a broader global narrative, drawing parallels, extracting lessons, and proposing strategies for a unified international response. It will be of interest to researchers and policymakers working within migration and labour economics.

Full Product Details

Author:   Mohamad Zreik
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9783031684739

ISBN 10:   3031684737
Pages:   181
Publication Date:   10 October 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Setting the Stage.- 2. The Influx Unveiled: Demographics, Impact, and Initial Responses to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon.- 3. Economic Shifts and Shocks: Evaluating GDP and Sectoral Impacts of the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon.- 4. Labour Market Dynamics and Employment Challenges: Navigating the Impact of the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon.- 5. Inflationary Spirals and Cost of Living Challenges: The Economic Consequences of the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Lebanon.- 6. Trade Disruptions and Economic Realignments: Adapting to New Realities in Post-Crisis Lebanon.- 7. Evaluating Lebanon's Economic Policy Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Challenges and Alternatives.- 8. Navigating the International Response: Aid, Diplomacy, and Economic Support in Lebanon's Refugee Crisis.- 9. Forward Momentum: Future Projections and Strategic Recommendations for Lebanon Amidst the Refugee Crisis.- 10. Concluding Reflections: Lessons Learned and Global Implications of Lebanon's Experience with the Syrian Refugee Crisis.

Reviews

“Mohamad Zreik’s book ... explores the economic consequences of the Syrian refugee crisis as it relates to Lebanon. Original and in-depth, it examines in detail how the mass influx of Syrian refugees shaped the economic parameters of Lebanon— in spheres such as gdp, unemployment, inflation, trade and the strain on public services. The data range is from 2011 to 2023, thus making this a very valuable resource for policymakers, academics, and humanitarian practitioners alike.” (Ananda Kumar Biswas, Farah Naj Jahan and Md. Ariful Hasan, Contemporary Arab Affairs, Vol. 18 (1), March, 2025) 

Author Information

Mohamad Zreik is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Lebanese Studies, University of Cambridge. 

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions