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Iran's Economy Could Be Huge, But They Don't Care

Economics Explained

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An Analysis of Iran's Economy and the Role of Bonyads

This chapter explores the economic consequences of Iran's war with Iraq, including the nationalization of industries, government confiscation of assets, and the rise of bonyads as tools of corruption. It highlights how bonyads hinder economic development and foreign investment, focusing on the country's heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

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