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Iran’s economy more sensitive to foreign shocks than domestic ones
In May, a helicopter crash killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister. Despite the shock, there were no notable economic repercussions, highlighting the insignificance of elected officials on the economy. We consider two indicators to …