ABSTRACT

This book looks at trends in military expenditures in Iran during, approximately, the three decades preceding the Islamic revolution of 1979 and their impact on economic growth and development. It focuses on military security policy, which establishes guidelines for military spending decisions.

chapter One|11 pages

Introduction

chapter Two|18 pages

Iran's Security Environment

chapter Three|20 pages

Trends in Military Spending

chapter Four|16 pages

Arms Production

chapter Five|15 pages

Military Expenditures and Foreign Debt

chapter Six|17 pages

Economic Growth and Development

chapter Seven|15 pages

The Industrial Sector

chapter Eight|14 pages

Agriculture

chapter Nine|15 pages

Employment and Training

chapter Ten|9 pages

Conclusion