An Economic and Managerial analysis of Lebanese economy

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of International Trade and its impact on the economy of Lebanon in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on Economics and its relation with the economic and managerial analysis that occur in the context of conducting research. The research also analyzes many aspects of problems associated with International Trade and tries to gauge its effect on the general public and the stakeholders involved in the entire program. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for the highs and lows that incur in the process of international trade and tries to describe the overall effect of international trade that prevails in the market and ultimately contributes towards the overall progression of the economy of Lebanon.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT2

DECLARATION3

ABSTRACT4

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION6

Background of the Research6

Research Aim6

Aims and Objectives6

Significance of the Study7

Limitations of the Study7

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW8

Lebanon: Economic Outlook9

Lebanon's Main Trade Partners10

Foreign Trade Performance10

Sustained Economic Growth10

Surveys and Results yielded11

Lebanon's Trade Performance13

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY16

Research strategy16

Research Approach17

Data Extraction Strategy18

Qualitative Data Analysis18

Literature Search19

Validity19

Research Ethics20

REFERENCES22

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Research

Keeping in consideration of the economic progress in consideration in today's modern world, keeping track of all accounts with reference to international trade has been critical and a topic often brought to books. New entities and corporations make way for entering into markets through different strategies and tactics. Some make roots towards entering with a new business concept or a new product with a novel, competitive business strategies. Others make way for entering the market through bringing a substitute or alternative product, creating friction in the industry and aiming towards cut-throat corporations.

In recent years, the idea of franchising has been picked up by the social enterprise sector, which hopes to simplify and expedite the process of setting up new businesses. A number of business ideas, such as soap making, whole-food retailing, aquarium maintenance, and hotel operation, have been identified as suitable for adoption by social firms employing disabled and disadvantaged people.

Research Aim

The purpose of this paper shall be to understand and comprehend the trends of international trade, the respective benefits and costs associated with international trade and finally to sum 'An Economic and Managerial analysis of Lebanese economy'.

Aims and Objectives

The learning outcomes undertaken for the accounts of tailoring this paper are:

Lebanon: Economic Outlook

Lebanon's main trading partners

Foreign Trade Performance

Sustained Economic Growth

Surveys and Results yielded

Lebanon's Trade Performance

Significance of the Study

This paper shall help us understand and comprehend the ebbs and flows of international trade and how this delicate relationship, prevailing between ...