On Sunday, Iran's Statistical Center published a report on the inflation rate for Bahman 1394 (January-February 2016) and the inflation rate over the past year. The report indicates that the inflation rate in Bahman of this year has decreased by 0.4% compared to the previous month and by 12.2% compared to the previous year. While the figures released by the Statistical Center of Iran suggest the government's success in controlling inflation, some economic experts and critics of the government's performance associate the decrease in inflation with the widespread recession and the loss of people's purchasing power. We have discussed this matter with Mehrdad Emadi, an economic and financial expert in London, and Jamshid Asadi, a university professor and economic expert in Paris.
Decrease in Inflation Rate According to Iran's Statistical Center
Iran's Statistical Center reported a decrease in inflation rates, showing a 0.4% drop from the previous month and a 12.2% drop from the previous year. While the government claims success in controlling inflation, critics argue that this decrease is linked to a recession and declining purchasing power for citizens.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's Statistical Center reported a decrease in the inflation rate, indicating a 0.4% drop from the previous month and a 12.2% drop from the previous year. While the government claims this as a success, critics argue it reflects a recession and reduced purchasing power for citizens.
- Inflation rate decreased by 0.4% from the previous month.
- Inflation rate decreased by 12.2% compared to the previous year.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced significant economic challenges due to sanctions and mismanagement, leading to fluctuating inflation rates and purchasing power issues for its citizens.
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