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"Blame it on the politicians." This is the typical refrain repeated by many economists and investors as they voice anger and frustration about the poor state of the Lebanese economy in 2007. Since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in February 2005, the overall performance of the Lebanese economy can be.

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