Debunking the dangerous myth that refugees are an economic burden in Lebanon
Published on September 28, 2022
Research measured the impact of Syrian refugees between 2011 and 2020 on key indicators of how an economy is doing. Results show no relationship between the number of refugees and the growth of the Lebanese economy, contrary to the pervasive belief and current debate on refugees in the country and internationally. If the arrival of refugees had any impact on Lebanon’s economy at all, research shows it may have been positive, through increased international aid.