The Causes and Outcomes of Neo-Prebendalism in Iran’s Political Economy (1989-2017)

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Brief Overview

This paper examines the systematic, institutionalized and legalized attempts by political elites to promote their private interests that have caused the formation of a neo-prebendal structure and the suspension of economic development in Iran.

Authors

• Eric Lob, Florida International University

• Mohammad Sayyadi, University of Tehran