April 2015
Key Mega Projects of the Ministry of Economy
Ali Tayebnia, Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs, outlined eight key mega projects aimed at addressing critical economic sectors and preventing crises. Economists Mosi Ghani Nejad…
Decrease in Inflation Rate with a 'Bitter Taste'
Iran's inflation rate has decreased to 14.5% from over 30% a year ago, but this reduction is overshadowed by ongoing recession and high unemployment. Economists…
Indian Delegation to Visit Iran for Investment Negotiations
An Indian delegation is set to visit Iran to discuss investment opportunities in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas, ahead of crucial nuclear…
IMF's Pessimism About Iran's Economic Future
The IMF's latest report presents a bleak outlook for Iran's economy, predicting minimal growth and high inflation and unemployment rates for 2015 and 2016. The…
The Abrupt Removal of Sanctions Will Only Solve Half of Economic Problems
Economic analysts in Iran argue that the removal of sanctions will not fully resolve the country's economic issues, which are largely structural. They emphasize that…
Iran and the Economic Complexity Index
The Iranian Parliament's Research Center has reported that Iran's ranking in the Economic Complexity Index has declined from 64th in 1964 to 110th in 2012,…
Why Did the Lausanne Agreement Not Strengthen Iran's National Currency?
The article discusses why the Lausanne agreement did not lead to a significant decrease in the dollar price in Iran, despite expectations. Key factors include…
Lausanne Agreement and Iran's Economy: Hopes and Ambiguities
The Lausanne agreement is seen as a hopeful development for Iran's economy, potentially paving the way for foreign investment after years of sanctions. However, significant…
Farshad Momeni: No Significant Change in the Economy
Farshad Momeni argues that the Iranian economy has not improved significantly, citing ongoing recession and demand crises. He believes the current government has failed to…
The Shadow of Tension over Economic Relations between Iran and Turkey
Tensions between Iran and Turkey have escalated following harsh criticisms from Turkish President Erdoğan regarding Iran's Middle Eastern policies, potentially impacting their robust trade relations.…