By Jubin Katiraie Iran’s ayatollahs refuse to provide economic statistics to cover up their irresolution and incompetence. However, social demands occasionally force the government...
By Jubin Katiraie A powerful system of political patronage, nepotism, and cronyism pervade all sectors of Iran's economy. Bribes are often given to obtain...
By Pooya Stone These days, bitumen and its rents have provoked many reactions and discussion among economic experts and activists. In this respect, an...
By Jubin Katiraie Iran’s 25-year deal with China and Chinese companies’ investment in Iran’s water resources prompted a widespread negative reaction from the Iranian...
By Jubin Katiraie One of Iran’s so-called international affairs analysts Siavash Fallahpour said: “The prelude to the Syrian war began with privatizations and rent-seeking;...
