Description
Book SynopsisThis title provides an in depth study of Iran’s post 1979 Revolution economy under the Islamic Republic, with new material and related journal articles combined under one roof in a novel and reader friendly style.
The volume starts with an original text, summarizing the development of the Iranian economy under five successive administrations, in five distinct phases. Following this are fifteen accompanying articles providing detailed information that expands on, and compliments, the discussion in the original material. Appropriate references on specific topics are made to each relevant article, ensuring the material is easily accessible to the reader.
Topics discussed include public finance, employment, banking, petroleum, privatization, and the exchange rate. Full references are also made to US and universal economic sanctions and their effects, with the legacies of the Khatami and Ahmadinejad administrations also covered.
This versatile title is designed to appeal to a vast readership. The hurried business executive or high government official, interested in a quick review of the subject matter may simply read the original text while think tank researchers, research fellows and students can take the time to read the supplementary articles and review what is related to the topic of their choosing.
Table of ContentsForeword. The Author. Acknowledgements. A Word of Caution. Part 1: Overview The Unforeseen Upheaval. The Anti-Monarchy Manifesto. Velayat-e-Faqih in Theory and Practice. Legalized Anarchy. Report Card’s Partisan Assessment. Report Card’s Objective Evaluation. Underlying Causes. Favourable Prospects Part 2: The Articles 1. The Iranian Economy before and after the Revolution 2. Islamic Fundamentalism in Action 3. Iran’s Unemployment Crisis 4. Islamic Social Justice: Iranian Style 5. Iran’s 20-year Economic Perspective 6. Iran’s Oil Stabilization Fund: A Misnomer 7. Khatami’s Legacy 8. Sanctioning the Islamic Republic: A New Global Wave 9. Iran: The Rial Saga 10. Iran: The Subsidy Dilemma 11. Ahmadenejad’s Legacy 12. Nuclear Iran: Perils and Prospects 13. Iran’s Oil as a Blessing and a Curse 14. The Islamic Republic of Iran: Facts and Fiction 15. Iran’s Economy Facing a Challenging Year
