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Lebanon's complacent politicians choose more taxes over reforms

As the Lebanese government passed a new budget that includes tax hikes and spending increases, economic experts are calling on politicians to instead focus on fighting corruption and money waste in state institutions.

Protesters wave Lebanese national flags during a demonstration against proposed tax increase, in front of the government palace in Beirut, Lebanon March 19, 2017. REUTERS/Alia Haju - RTX31PEJ
Protesters wave Lebanese national flags during a demonstration against a proposed tax increase, in front of the government palace in Beirut, March 19, 2017. — REUTERS/Alia Haju

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