We investigate the relation between financial development, energy consumption, and economic growth in the economy of Lebanon\nover the period 2000M2ââ?¬â??2010M12.Our findings confirmthe existence of cointegration among the variables.Theresults indicate that\nfinancial development and energy consumption contribute to economic growth in Lebanon. The impact of energy consumption on\neconomic growth is positive showing the significance of energy as a main stimulant of economic growth. Financial development is\nalso found to play a vital role in enhancing economic growth. Financial development and economic growth also result in further\nincrease in energy consumption. We offer some policy implications specific to Lebanon considering the recent discovery of large\noil and gas reserves in the country and the historical importance of its banking sector which remains a center of Lebanonââ?¬â?¢s serviceoriented\neconomy.
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