Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 38

20-September-2004

IRAN

BUDGETS AND REVENUES

Iranian President Khatami Reviews Recent Economic Performance

At the end of August Iranian President Mohammad Khatami reviewed his governments recent economic performance during a meeting with Ayatollah 'Ali Khamenei on the occasion of Government Week. The following aspects of the economy were highlighted in his review.

Oil Stabilization Fund

Over 50% of the government general budget (including allocations for...