Research Paper
Ebrahim Hadian; Anita Azimi Hosseiny
Volume 6, Issue 20 , October 2004, Pages 1-25
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to measure the technical, allocative and economic efficiency of the Iranian banking system using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach. In this survey, the performance of ten Iranian banks are studied during the period 1997-1999. From the view point of technical, ...
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The aim of this paper is to measure the technical, allocative and economic efficiency of the Iranian banking system using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach. In this survey, the performance of ten Iranian banks are studied during the period 1997-1999. From the view point of technical, allocative and economic efficiencies, three banks, Melli, Keshavarzi and Industry and Mine are efficient. From the view point of technical efficiency, Export Development bank is efficient. The average of technical, allocative and economic efficiency during the period of study is 84.2%, 86.4% and 74.3%, respectively. The overall results indicate that the technical, allocative and economic efficiency of specialized banks are higher than that of the commercial banks.
Research Paper
Ali Asghar Banouei; Mohammad Jelowdari Mamaghani; Yaghoob Andayesh; Hassan Alizadeh Asl; Mina Mahmoodi
Volume 6, Issue 20 , October 2004, Pages 27-53
Abstract
In this paper we analyze quantitatively the interrelationship between three major sectors of the Iranian economy, viz. agriculture, industry and services. We apply two approaches of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM), Namely; conventional multiplier and decomposed multiplier based on structural path ...
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In this paper we analyze quantitatively the interrelationship between three major sectors of the Iranian economy, viz. agriculture, industry and services. We apply two approaches of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM), Namely; conventional multiplier and decomposed multiplier based on structural path analysis. The former illustrates the global effect of one account on the other without revealing the complexities of the socio-economic production processes. The latter depicts different paths as well as loops, circuits and network that have been generated in each path, thereby providing a wide scope to socio–economic analysis. In our study, we have used the Iran's 1996 SAM. The overall results suggest that in order to increase production, mere economic policies are not sufficient and therefore, supplementary socio –economic policies are required.
Research Paper
Hassan Kalbasi; Gholam Ali Raissi Ardali; Mehdi Raissi
Volume 6, Issue 20 , October 2004, Pages 55-79
Abstract
This paper tends to calculate the extent of Iran's intra industry trade, using Grubel & Lloyd index. The index is measured at two statistical classifications. First, it has been measured at the 5-digit level of Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) between 1994-1998 and then at the 6-digit ...
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This paper tends to calculate the extent of Iran's intra industry trade, using Grubel & Lloyd index. The index is measured at two statistical classifications. First, it has been measured at the 5-digit level of Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) between 1994-1998 and then at the 6-digit level of harmonized tariff schedule in the period 1997-2001. The results show that share of intra industry trade in total trade is very low in Iran and is not comparable with the developed countries. Iran’s Intra industry trade with developed countries tends to lie in industrial products. These products are basically from manufactured goods (6), machines and transport equipments (7) & other manufactured articles (9) categories. On the other hand, simultaneous exports and imports of natural resource-intensive goods and labor-intensive products mostly occur between Iran and developing countries.
Research Paper
Parviz Davoodi; Akbar Shahmoradi
Volume 6, Issue 20 , October 2004, Pages 81-113
Abstract
In this paper, we analyze the determinants of the FDI using a panel data consisting of 46 developed and developing countries, including Iran. The period of study is 1990-2002. The estimated reduced form model is derived from a simultaneous macroeconomic model. The Housman test statistic carried out to ...
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In this paper, we analyze the determinants of the FDI using a panel data consisting of 46 developed and developing countries, including Iran. The period of study is 1990-2002. The estimated reduced form model is derived from a simultaneous macroeconomic model. The Housman test statistic carried out to verify using fixed effect rather than random. Also, the tests of Hadri (2000) for the null of stationarity against the alternative of unit root in panel data are carried out to show the reliability of the results, among other factors. The results imply that focusing on the necessary laws and regulations, motivating local private investment, increasing R&D, enhancing infrastructure investment’s efficiency and productivity, more skilled and productive labor force, and finally increasing the political stability of the country could be most important factors to attract FDI.
Research Paper
Hassan Karnameh Haghighi; Nematollah Akbari
Volume 6, Issue 20 , October 2004, Pages 115-134
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In this paper, the social demand convergent rate for higher education in different regions of the country is investigated using the generalized growth rate model of Solo-Swan by applying the Panel Data technique. Among the main goals in our study is to determine the rate of social ...
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In this paper, the social demand convergent rate for higher education in different regions of the country is investigated using the generalized growth rate model of Solo-Swan by applying the Panel Data technique. Among the main goals in our study is to determine the rate of social demand convergence for higher education, as well as the rate and type of the convergence based on both gender and the trial groups. The results of the models confirm the convergence of different regions for the growth of social demand within the last two decades. The obtained high rate of convergence indicate the high regional disparities on their criterion volunteer and the size of long term stability reveals the high potential capacity to their growth. Considering the other hypothesis of the research as well as the evaluations being taken for the four enterence exam volunteer groups for universities confirm the validity of hypothesis for mathematical & technical, medical, and the social science groups and not the same for the group of art. The highest and the lowest rates of convergence are considered respectively for the medical science group and the mathematical & technical science group.
Research Paper
Zakria Farajzadeh; Bahaeddin Najafi
Volume 6, Issue 20 , October 2004, Pages 135-156
Abstract
Subsidizing is one of the income transfer channels that are mainly paid in order to protect low-income groups and improve the income distribution. Budgetary constraints of developing countries and necessity of providing the poor with their basic needs are the main reasons of targeting subsidies. ...
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Subsidizing is one of the income transfer channels that are mainly paid in order to protect low-income groups and improve the income distribution. Budgetary constraints of developing countries and necessity of providing the poor with their basic needs are the main reasons of targeting subsidies. Evaluating the current consumption pattern of choosen commodities indicates a significant difference between rural and urban deciles in terms of physical amount and allocated expenditures. So, in terms of quality and quantity, higher income deciles are now more benefited. Consumption behavior of rural and urban consumers also revealed that the subsidized commodities are consumed as a complementary set. Impact of increasing price of the subsidized commodities on calorie intakes, income of deciles and poverty indices was investigated by using different scenarios of price increment. The nutritional effects of increasing price of all commodities together show that rural consumers is affected more than urban ones. In terms of calorie intakes through the most of deciles, increment of rice price affect urban consumers more than rural consumers and in the case of bread a reverse trend is observed. Among the rural and urban income deciles reduction in calorie intakes is also relatively irregular. Considering the income effects of increasing price of sugar and bread indicate that rural consumers experience a more reduction in income relative to urban consumers. The price increment of rice and all commodities together mainly affect low-income deciles in urban regions and high income deciles in rural regions. Based on the results, it is suggested that income deciles in both rural and urban regions to be recognized and subsidized commodities to be distributed among the deciles located under poverty line. However, in case of reduction in subsidies, it should take place by selected commodities and gradually.
Research Paper
Ali Hossein Samadi
Volume 6, Issue 20 , October 2004, Pages 157-187
Abstract
The main purpose of this paper is to critically review the studies applied the AIDS model to study of the Iranian demand for different goods and services. The survey finds that the results obtained by these studies are not reliable. These studies use the unsuitable linear approximation index, inappropriate ...
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The main purpose of this paper is to critically review the studies applied the AIDS model to study of the Iranian demand for different goods and services. The survey finds that the results obtained by these studies are not reliable. These studies use the unsuitable linear approximation index, inappropriate estimation methods and computation formula for estimating own-price elasticity. Addressing those problems, we analyze the consumer behavior using the demand system in the rural and urban areas of the Kohkilouye - and – Bouyerahmad province of Iran.
