Nation

Changes in Iran since the Book was printed:

New President

New diplomatic reach out to other countries

New assistance in the region Isis etc also economic sanctions being re -visted

Nuclear issues are being negotiated

Uranium is being reduced from military grade

Six keys to economic reform in Iran

Experts and analysts do not doubt Iran’s potential for economic growth. The country’s human

resource base will be the central s ocioeconomic factor that under appropriate circumstances will

facilitate fast-paced economic development. In fact, Iran has an above -average pool of educated

workers.

 Lack of an economic doctrine. Iran continues to lack a comprehensive doctrine for

economic development.

 Politicization and securitization of the domestic business environment. The country’s

economy remains politicized and security -driven, mainly due to the overshadowing role

of the government and opaque interest groups. Economic interests become the subject of

internal bargaining between competing networks rather than fair competition

 Corruption and mismanagement. It's no longer a secret that widespread corruption is

present in the Iranian bureaucracy.

 Low total-factor production efficiency. Statistics on the Iranian economy continue to

speak of poor efficiency in virtually all sectors. This is also witnessed in the allocation of

labor and production resources as well as in budgeting and the planning of investments.

 Socioeconomic tensions. A host of reasons, including the gap in income levels, unjust

distribution of resources between provinces and regions as well as youth unemployment

have led to socioeconomic tensions that undermine the country’s economic potenti al.

 Short business cycles. Business cycles in Iran continue to be conducted in the short term,

which prevents long-term planning and growth. The key ingredient to achieving a gradual

shift will be legal and policy sustainability.

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Monitor). Retrieved June 17, 2014.

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