A New Reading of Contemporary Iran
This book introduces a new theoretical framework that examines Iran in relation to the theological concept of Anfal, a confiscatory regime that has been in place in Iran since 1979, where public assets are controlled by the leader of Iran. Through analysing the economic impacts of Anfal, the effects of political capitalism and destructive coordination, and how they lead to the economics of hoarding and the flight of capital and labour are highlighted. The economics of predation, ecological disaster, and cooperative coordination are also discussed.
This book aims to highlight the economic consequences of Anfal and its role in sustaining destructive conditions and shaping Islamic political capitalism. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and Middle Eastern and Islamic studies.
This book introduces a new theoretical framework that examines Iran in relation to the theological concept of Anfal, a confiscatory regime that has been in place in Iran since 1979, where public assets are controlled by the leader of Iran. Through analysing the economic impacts of Anfal, the effects of political capitalism and destructive coordination, and how they lead to the economics of hoarding and the flight of capital and labour are highlighted. The economics of predation, ecological disaster, and cooperative coordination are also discussed.
