Youth and Unemployment in Lebanon The overall unemployment rate in Lebanon stands at 24 percent, and youth unemployment exceeds 35 percent. In the face of job crisis, Lebanon should introduce reforms in the education system to adapt to future labor market needs. At the same time, it is crucial to develop a viable information and communications technology sector and to speed up the process of finalizing the oil and gas exploration and production projects. Also essential to job creation are small- and medium-size enterprises.

Source: The Daily Star, December 2, 2011

a. On the basis of the news clip, what is the main type of unemployment that Lebanon should use policies to control? Explain.

b. How might these policies impact Lebanon’s natural unemployment rate? Explain.