Globalization in Iran
Subject:
World History [1]
Tags:
Asia [2]
Energy economics [4]
globalization [7]
Postmodernism [8]
OPEC [9]
Iran [10]
Economy of Iran [11]
Social Issues [12]
Politics [13]
Iran Historical: Entered globalization in 1906 as they created a constitution that developed democratic principles. 3 Consequences: 1. Growing disparity between urban and rural areas. 2. Cut back in government spending and education along with health care. 3. Limited evolution since the colonial period. 3 Barriers: 1. Lack of new improved technology. 2. Too dependent on their natural resource wealth. Reducing Barriers: The now have a desire for political unity. FDI: Shell gas is involved in negotiations between Iran and Chinese oil companies. Total Oil gas company has complete control of the oil fields in Doroud and Balal. Corporations Contribute: Yes, they do because they are looking for cheap labor and Iran is managing to keep them by maintaining low standards for laborers.