Ahmad Alavi
Economics Professor
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View Timeline →Low Wages Fail to Attract Workforce; Crisis in Labor Supply in Industries
Iran is facing a labor supply crisis as low wages fail to attract workers, with many seeking to migrate due to the inability to meet…
Efforts by the Government of Medicalian to Normalize the Islamic Republic's Case in FATF
The Iranian Minister of Economy, Abdolnaser Hemmati, reported efforts to normalize Iran's status with the FATF, despite ongoing sanctions and the country's support for terrorism.…
Global Gold Price Breaks Records, Bringing Coin Prices in Iran Close to 43 Million
Global gold prices have surged, significantly impacting gold coin prices in Iran, which are nearing 43 million tomans. This increase is attributed to geopolitical tensions…
Warning of 67% Inflation Next Year; An Official Labor Organization: Protests in Iran Will Intensify
Hassan Sadeghi, head of the Union of Veteran Workers, warns of a looming 67% inflation in Iran next year, attributing economic disarray to government policies…
Dollar Hits 61,000 Tomans in Iran; Expert: Central Bank Auctioned Coins at '93,000 Tomans per Dollar'
The price of the US dollar in Iran has surged to 61,000 tomans, breaking historical records, while the Central Bank auctioned gold coins at an…
US Dollar Increased by 900 Tomans in One Day: Entering the 59,000 Tomans Channel
The US dollar price in Iran surged by 900 tomans in one day, crossing the 59,000 tomans mark, attributed to government policies. This increase has…
Judiciary Wins from 'Kourosh Company' Fraud; 46 Billion Tomans Cost for Filing Complaints by Victims
The Iranian judiciary is set to gain over 46 billion tomans from complaints filed by 200,000 victims of the 'Kourosh Company' fraud, which is estimated…
Reports on Setting a 'Sales Ceiling' for Bread; Government Has 'Turned Customers Against Bakers'
Reports indicate that the Iranian government has imposed restrictions on bread sales, limiting bakers and causing public discontent. Bakers are facing heavy fines for non-compliance,…
Retired Educators Gather in Front of the Organization for Planning and Budget in Tehran
Retired educators in Iran protested in Tehran, demanding reforms to salary ranking laws and payment of arrears, expressing dissatisfaction with both the government and parliament.…
Surge in Prices of Traditional Yalda Night Items; People Turn to 'Single' Purchases
Prices for traditional items for Yalda Night in Iran have surged dramatically, leading families to purchase items individually rather than by weight. Economists attribute this…
A Trade Official: Inflationary Recession in Iran Has Led to the Closure of Laptop Stores
The head of the Computer Technologists Union in Iran reports that the inflationary recession has led to the closure of laptop stores and a retreat…
General Budget for 2024 Rejected in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament rejected the proposed 2024 national budget, citing ambiguities and concerns over tax increases. The government has a week to revise and resubmit…
A Member of Parliament: Cash Subsidy Should Be Increased to 2-3 Million Tomans
A member of the Iranian parliament has proposed increasing cash subsidies to 2-3 million tomans amid significant criticism of the upcoming budget, particularly regarding tax…
Warning from the Head of Tehran Chamber: Currency Imbalance Will Increase to 17 Billion Dollars
The head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce warns that the trade imbalance in Iran is expected to rise significantly due to government currency policies affecting…
Beginning of Fuel Changes; Fuel Ration for Uninsured Vehicles Will Be Cut
Iran is cutting fuel quotas for uninsured vehicles to address energy imbalances and reduce reliance on gasoline imports, which are projected to exceed 110 trillion…
Proposal to Set Dollar at 35,000 Tomans for 1403 Budget; Ahmad Alavi: It Will Intensify Inflation and Economic Recession
The Iranian government is considering increasing the dollar exchange rate for the 1403 budget from 28,500 to 35,000 tomans, which experts warn could exacerbate inflation…
50% Increase in Taxes; Experts Say It Will Worsen Poverty
Iran's government has proposed a 50% increase in taxes in the 2024 budget, which experts warn will worsen living conditions and expand poverty. Critics argue…
A Reformist Party Warns Ebrahim Raisi About the 'Erosion of Legitimacy' of the Islamic Republic
The reformist party 'Islamic Iran Nation Alliance' has issued a warning to President Ebrahim Raisi about the erosion of legitimacy in the Islamic Republic, citing…
Head of Labor Faction in Parliament: Workers' Tables Are Empty; Government Should Provide 'Essential Goods' to Workers
Ali Babaei Karanami, head of the Labor Faction in Iran's Parliament, criticized the government for failing to provide essential goods to workers amid rising inflation.…
Report from the Parliamentary Research Center: The Inflation Rate Felt by the People is 86 Percent
A report from Iran's Parliamentary Research Center reveals that the inflation rate felt by citizens is 86%, significantly higher than the official rates of 46%…