01858cas a2200205 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013006 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 15.00 USD 9781589064416 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Islamic Republic of Iran : Managing the Transition to a Market Economy. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2007. 1 online resource (100 pages) <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students Iran has received much attention from a geopolitical and regional standpoint, but its economic challenges have not attracted a similar degree of interest. With a population of 69 million, considerable hydrocarbon resources, a dynamic and entrepreneurial middle class, and a relatively well-educated labor force, Iran's economic potential is considerable. This volume takes stock of critical developments in the Iranian economy in recent years. The study reviews the key issues and policy responses, highlights the nature of the challenges ahead, and draws implications for the next phase of reforms. The authors conclude that major challenges remain, although significant advances have been made in recent years in opening up the economy to international trade and foreign direct investment, encouraging the private sector, removing exchange restrictions, reforming the tax system, and enhancing macroeconomic management. Mode of access: Internet Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/books/058/03890-9781589064416-en/03890-9781589064416-en-book.xml IMF e-Library