Bakhish: the well-being of Iranian society has only increased 1.5 times in 50 years; 20 to 30 times in neighboring countries! Economist Mohammad Mehdi Bahkish criticized Iran's economic performance, saying that public welfare has increased only 1.5 times over five decades, while, he says, this amount has increased 20 to 30 times in some neighboring countries. Referring to the experience of China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Turkey, he emphasized that changing economic policies and expanding foreign trade can change the path of growth and prosperity.

Bakhish: the well-being of Iranian society has only increased 1.5 times in 50 years; 20 to 30 times in neighboring countries! Economist Mohammad Mehdi Bahkish criticized Iran's economic performance, saying that public welfare has increased only 1.5 times over five decades, while, he says, this amount has increased 20 to 30 times in some neighboring countries. Referring to the experience of China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Turkey, he emphasized that changing economic policies and expanding foreign trade can change the path of growth and prosperity.