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Holy Oil & Water: The Economics of a Theocratic Nation

Holy Oil & Water: The Economics of a Theocratic Nation. Presented by: Johanna Murphy. “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. Decades of conflict between Pakistan & India. Conflict between Israel & Hezbollah. The Taliban rule in Afghanistan. The Problem.

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Holy Oil & Water: The Economics of a Theocratic Nation

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  1. Holy Oil & Water: The Economics of a Theocratic Nation Presented by: Johanna Murphy

  2. “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland Decades of conflict between Pakistan & India Conflict between Israel & Hezbollah The Taliban rule in Afghanistan

  3. The Problem A theocratic nation will not hold a strong position in a liberal international political economy

  4. What is Theocracy? • Theocracy as “a mode of governance prioritizing a religious conception of the good that is strict and comprehensive in its range of teachings.”

  5. Liberal Economic System • Purpose of economic activity is to enrich individuals & the state should play a very small role in the economic system

  6. Islamic Republic of Iran

  7. Strong Position in Global Economy Organization whose role includes administering trade agreements, providing a forum for trade negotiations, helping governments settle trade disputes, & reviewing national trade policies. Relationship between oil demand and Iranian GDP

  8. I. Individual Level • If a developing nation’s leader places adherence to religious practice above all other goals including prosperity… Ayatollah Khomeini

  9. II. Domestic Level • If a developing nation’s economy is state controlled…

  10. Iranian Economic Sectors State Sector Private Sector All large-scale & mother industries Foreign trade Major minerals Banking Insurance Power generation Dams & large-scale irrigation networks Radio & television Post Telegraph & telephone services Aviation Shipping Roads railroads Agriculture Animal husbandry Industry Trade All these will be publicly owned & administered by the state Services that supplement the economic activities of the state

  11. III. International Level • If a developing nation is a radical theocracy operating in an open, global market environment…

  12. Conclusion

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