The Role of Economic Policies on Market Modernization in Iran after the Islamic Revolution

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran

2 Department of Humanities, Faculty of Political Science (Political Sociology), Islamic Azad University of South Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

3 Department of Humanities, Faculty of Political Science (Political Sociology), Central Tehran Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract
This article examines the role of economic policies on market modernization in Iran after the Islamic Revolution. The main research question is which economic policies have had the greatest impact on accelerating or slowing down the process of market modernization in Iran? The main hypothesis is that economic policies, especially in the fields of trade and industry, have not only affected the market structure but also shaped the discourses of power and knowledge in society. The market in Iran is an institution with multiple functions that plays an important role in the economic, political, and cultural life of society. The aim of this research is to analyze the impact of economic policies on market structure and identify the challenges and opportunities in this field. The research methodology includes analyzing economic data and interviewing experts in the fields of economics and markets. However, at the same time, there are also challenges such as cultural mismatch and infrastructure problems. Using a qualitative research method and existing data analysis, this article examines the positive and negative impacts of modernization on the Iranian market. The research findings show that economic policies, especially in the field of facilitating access to technology and supporting entrepreneurship, have had a significant positive impact on the modernization process. Finally, it is suggested that to improve the market modernization process, policymakers should pay more attention to developing comprehensive and coordinated economic policies and focus on strengthening economic and social infrastructure.

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