Iran's Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues

Ilias, Shayerah

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Politics and government;    Politics and government -- Iran;    Foreign policy;    Foreign relations -- U.S. -- Iran;    Foreign relations -- Iran -- U.S.;   

RP-ID  :  RL34525
RP-ID  :  RL34525_2009Jan15

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides a general overview of Iran's economy, addresses related U.S. policy concerns, and discusses policy options for Congress. The purpose of this report is two-fold. First, it provides insight into important macroeconomic trends, policy reforms and objectives, key economic sectors, international trade patterns, and sources of foreign exchange. Second, in the context of U.S. economic sanctions imposed for national security and foreign policy reasons, it evaluates Iran's economic structure, strengths, and vulnerabilities and discusses issues and options for Congress.