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Which characteristic is inconsistent with Lebanon's economic system?
Which characteristic is inconsistent with Lebanon's economic system?
- The government controls all means of production. (correct)
- Individual initiative is valued.
- Private property rights are upheld.
- Financial transactions are conducted freely.
What is identified as a principal driver of economic instability in Lebanon?
What is identified as a principal driver of economic instability in Lebanon?
- A robust manufacturing sector.
- Strict government regulation of businesses.
- Heavy reliance on trade and services. (correct)
- Low levels of foreign investment.
What type of data visualizations are used to illustrate the gender and educational backgrounds of Lebanese emigrants?
What type of data visualizations are used to illustrate the gender and educational backgrounds of Lebanese emigrants?
- Line graphs.
- Bar charts.
- Scatter plots.
- Pie charts. (correct)
What period do the employment trends in Lebanon cover?
What period do the employment trends in Lebanon cover?
Within Lebanon's economic framework, what is the primary purpose of encouraging competition?
Within Lebanon's economic framework, what is the primary purpose of encouraging competition?
What fundamental principle underpins the strengths (factors of prosperity) of the Lebanese economy, as detailed in the document?
What fundamental principle underpins the strengths (factors of prosperity) of the Lebanese economy, as detailed in the document?
Which of the following is emphasized as a key aspect of Lebanon's free market economy?
Which of the following is emphasized as a key aspect of Lebanon's free market economy?
What information is NOT extracted from the pie charts in the document related to Lebanese emigrants?
What information is NOT extracted from the pie charts in the document related to Lebanese emigrants?
Flashcards
Lebanese Economy
Lebanese Economy
A free market system characterized by individual freedoms and initiatives.
Freedom of Work
Freedom of Work
The ability of individuals to choose their profession within legal limits.
Private Property Rights
Private Property Rights
The right for individuals to own and manage their own property.
Freedom of Competition
Freedom of Competition
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Weakness of Lebanese Economy
Weakness of Lebanese Economy
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Employment Trends 2004-2015
Employment Trends 2004-2015
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Gender Breakdown of Emigrants
Gender Breakdown of Emigrants
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Educational Attainment of Emigrants
Educational Attainment of Emigrants
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Study Notes
Lebanese Economy
- Lebanese economy relies heavily on trade and services.
- It operates under a free market capitalist system.
- Key characteristics include freedom of work choice, individual initiative, private property rights, competition, and freedom of monetary transactions.
- Strengths include its free market system fostering freedom and choice.
- Weaknesses include economic instability stemming from heavy reliance on trade and services.
Unemployment in Lebanon
- Unemployment in Lebanon increased annually from 2004 to 2015.
- Unemployment is a key factor contributing to migration.
- Internal and external factors influence unemployment rates.
Educational Levels of Migrants
- 2009-2004 data shows that a significant percentage of Lebanese migrants had no formal education.
- A sizable portion had only secondary education.
- A smaller percentage of Lebanese migrants had completed university studies.
- Data includes incomplete and non-formal educational credentials.
Demographic Composition of Migrants
- Data from 2009-2004 show the gender distribution among Lebanese migrants.
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