Foreign investment in Iran and the Tehran Stock Exchange
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The Tehran Stock Exchange and foreign investment are the two aspects in Iran that need to be addressed by the government in order to make the economy competitive. The political and economic uncertainty in Iran caused by religious ideas, hatred to foreigners, and predisposition for government ownership make foreign investors apprehensive about the country despite establishment of free trade zones by the government. The Tehran Stock Exchange, meanwhile, remains uncompetitive and does not have a significant role in the economy in terms of savings, capital allocation and foreign investment.
Publication Name: Middle East Executive Reports
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0271-0498
Year: 1997
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Iran and global financial markets: foreign investment vs. borrowing
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Iran after the revolution resorted to international borrowing to finance its recovery program. The country's economy is now feeling the detrimental effects of the government's economic policy especially with the decrease in its oil revenues. The better financing option would be direct international investment. The advantages of this economic policy include lesser risk for the government with the greater risk borne by the foreign investor, repayment of loans through foreign exchange and technology transfer.
Publication Name: Middle East Executive Reports
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0271-0498
Year: 1996
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U.A.E.: official stock exchange could open next year...
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A draft law that calls for the establishment of a stock exchange in United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to be implemented in 1998. UAE Trade and Economic Minister Fahim al-Qassimi expressed optimism regarding the draft law as higher government officials released instructions calling for its immediate implementation. The establishment of a stock exchange is expected to result in the removal of UAE's share trading ban on foreign investors.
Publication Name: Middle East Executive Reports
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0271-0498
Year: 1997
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