We're joined by Amer Bisat for Episode 113 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the economic policies that led to the financial collapse we're witnessing.

Amer shares his views on various demonstrations over Lebanese history and the political and societal components within Lebanon that prevent fundamental change despite repeated attempts at reform.

Amer is a senior fund manager at a global asset management company and a former senior economist at the International Monetary Fund.

A recent 'A Citizens' Initiative for Lebanon' piece he contributed to for Annahar can be found through the following link:

https://en.annahar.com/article/1118837-capital-controls-and-the-stabilization-of-the-lebanese-economy

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