Mobilization of Saving in Developing Countries: The Case of the Islamic Republic of Iran

48 Pages Posted: 15 Feb 2006

Date Written: December 1996

Abstract

Mobilization of national saving is an important determinant of investment and growth. It assumed greater importance in the case of the Iranian economy, given the difficult external environment. This paper discusses the recent saving performance of the Iranian economy, particularly in relation to investment needs. Following a quantitative evaluation of the determinants of saving, the paper reviews the main implications for domestic economic policies in the period ahead.

JEL Classification: E21, N15, O16

Suggested Citation

El-Erian, Mohamed A., Mobilization of Saving in Developing Countries: The Case of the Islamic Republic of Iran (December 1996). IMF Working Paper No. 96/136, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=883032

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