The Role and Position of Oil on Economic and Political in Iranian Society

Subject Areas : Political and International Researches Quarterly

jamal mohammadyan ¹ , Malek Zolghadr ² , asghar partovi ³

1 - PhD Student in International Relations, Faculty of Humanities, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran, Corresponding Author
3 - Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Humanities, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran

Received: 2022-02-27 Accepted : 2022-02-27 Published : 2022-02-20

Keywords: Oil, Resource Curse, National Wealth Fund, Norway,

Abstract :

In Iran, oil as a source of energy, life, and economy of the people has influenced the country and it has been recognized as the agent of the national credit and engine of economic growth and the country's largest source of revenue. Oil resources have been an important part of the state revenues. The significant role of oil can be detected clearly by a simple comparison between the revenues from oil export and revenues from non-oil export. It is also highly dependent on oil revenues. This research recognizes the negative effects of oil on the economy and finally shows an appropriate strategy to resolve the current situation. The results of the study suggest the best way to avoid negative impacts of oil on Iran's economy. Considering Norway's experiences in this area, the establishment of the National Wealth Fund is an appropriate way.