Budgetary Priorities in a Crisis State: Shifts in Iranian Government Allocations
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Looney, Robert E.
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1991
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1991
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The ability of the Iranian economy to provide viable jobs for the country's rapidly growing population will, in the
long run, be largely dependent on the ability of the country to upgrade its stock of human capital. An analysis of
Iranian Government budgets starting in 1970 indicates a steadfast commitment of the government to funding
education. In fact, despite revolution, war, and political change the government has managed to maintain the
budgetary share allocated to educational expenditures.
On the other hand, since the fall of the Shah there has been a dramatic shift in the composition of the educational
budget towards primary education and away from secondary and university training. In this regard, it is hard to
see major increases in growth occurring in the longer term Wlless the government is willing to alter its priorities
towards increased funding of more advanced and technical training.
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Crossroads, no. 32, 1991.
Refereed Journal Article
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National Security Affairs
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Looney, R.E., "Budgetary Priorities in a Crisis State: Shifts in Iranian Government Allocations," Crossroads, no. 32, 1991.
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