The head of the Fars Chamber of Commerce criticized the country's currency policies and banking regulations, stating that restrictions on the legal entry of foreign currency and the return of foreign currency resources to the official economic cycle strengthen informal activities, expand the underground economy, and reduce the incentive for investment in the production sector.
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Ineffective Currency Policies Drive Resources from Production to the Underground Economy
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November 2, 2026
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The head of the Fars Chamber of Commerce has criticized Iran's currency policies for driving resources into the underground economy and diminishing investment in production. This issue highlights the challenges facing the official economy due to restrictive financial regulations.
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