Economic experts consider inflation to be the most unjust tax that governments impose on the poor. Perhaps the best example to prove this statement can be found in the reduction of the purchasing power of cash subsidies. These subsidies, which according to lawmakers and implementers were supposed to lead to social justice and fair income redistribution, have struggled against inflation. It is true that the rate of inflation growth has experienced a significant decrease compared to two years ago. According to both sources of production and publication of statistics in Iran, the point-to-point inflation rate in Azar (December) became single-digit after more than five years. However, this recently achieved single-digit inflation rate has experienced unprecedented growth rates in the six years since the implementation of targeted subsidies. In this segment of 'A, B, Economy', we will tell you how the snowball of subsidies has melted in the hot sun of inflation. To understand how much the monthly cash subsidy of 45,500 tomans is worth these days and its purchasing power, listen to 'A, B, Economy'.
Subsidies are like snow, and inflation is the sun of July
Economic experts highlight the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of cash subsidies in Iran, which were intended to promote social justice. Despite a recent decrease in inflation rates, the value of these subsidies has significantly diminished over time. This situation raises concerns about the effectiveness of government policies aimed at income redistribution.
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📰 What Happened
Economic experts are highlighting the diminishing purchasing power of cash subsidies in Iran due to inflation. Although inflation rates have recently decreased, the value of these subsidies has significantly eroded over time, raising concerns about the government's income redistribution policies.
- The monthly cash subsidy is currently 45,500 tomans.
- The point-to-point inflation rate in December has become single-digit for the first time in over five years.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Inflation is often viewed as a hidden tax that disproportionately affects the poor, and in Iran, cash subsidies were introduced to alleviate economic disparities. However, persistent inflation has diminished their impact.
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