The Role of an Effective Business Environment in Economic Growth and Inflation Control: Approaches and Policy Recommendations

The specialized conference titled “The Role of an Effective Business Environment in Economic Growth and Inflation Control: Approaches and Policy Recommendations” was recently held. The conference was attended by several notable figures, including Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Bijandi, a former member of the academic board and deputy of education and entrepreneurship of the Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research, who served as the scientific director. Other attendees included Dr. Ali Davari, an associate professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Tehran, and Dr. Amir Sayyah, the head of the National Center for Business Environment Studies, Monitoring, and Improvement of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, who both served as scientific speakers. The conference aimed to discuss approaches and policy recommendations for creating an effective business environment to promote economic growth and control inflation.

Supplying Building Materials in the Stock Market is a Matter with Controversial Perspectives.

The ​Center for Development and Foresight Research recently organized a specialized conference focused on addressing ​inflation in the ​housing sector, specifically examining the effects of supplying ​building materials in the ​stock market. The conference was led by Mr. Rouhollah Akbari, a special assistant to the Minister and the secretary of the housing group in the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. Various experts from academia and industry presented their perspectives so that a comprehensive outlook can be provided to all interested in this topic.

Exchange Rate and Inflation Policies in Iran's Economy

Inflation and exchange rate fluctuations have been persistent challenges in Iran's economy for several decades, leaving policymakers grappling with these issues. Double-digit inflation rates and currency shocks have become almost commonplace, characterizing the country's macro-economy for nearly half a century. However, in the past five years, these two issues have exacerbated Iran's economic situation, leading to unprecedented levels of inflation and exchange rates. Addressing inflation has become a priority in the country's policymaking, as reflected in the current year's slogan.