IngentaConnect Iran: Economy, Politics and Government

Abstract:

Mohammad Khatami's second term in office was secured in the June 2001 elections following months fraught with political conflict, both within the Iranian establishment and on the country's streets. However, the rift between liberal reformers and the hard-line clergy looks set to continue. Apart from political liberalisation, the issue that most concerns young Iranians is the country's increasing level of economic hardship. The economy is protected by high external tariffs, price controls, subsidies, a dual exchange rate and a banking system which lacks liquidity. The non-oil sector of the economy is dominated by bonyad (state foundations) which tend to focus less on effective economic management and more on political clientelism. Against this backdrop, attempts to diversify the economy have proved ineffective.

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