Zwischen Tradition und Moderne: Die Wirtschaftspolitik des Irans

Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been on a unique path. The country's politics, economy, and society have undergone extensive transformation processes, influenced alternately by traditional and modern elements. In hindsight, it can be observed that few other countries have experienced such a contradictory political landscape during this period: secular, liberal structures continue to confront (ultra-)conservative, clerical ideologies. Tradition and modernity particularly shape the economic policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Its development from 1953 to 2003 is presented in this work, divided into four phases. In particular, the analysis of the reformist and conservative camps and their economic policy discourse aims to answer the question of whether the transition from traditionalism to modernity could be a possible perspective for the country.