Tehran’s Gold Bazaar Amidst Inflation Crisis: Citizens Turn to Gold as Currency Collapses

Future Outlook and Policy Recommendations

12.1 Short-Term Outlook

• Inflationary pressures likely to persist unless significant reforms occur.
• Gold demand will remain high as a hedge.
• International sanctions will continue to constrain economic recovery.

12.2 Medium and Long-Term Scenarios

• Potential currency stabilization with diplomatic breakthroughs
• Economic diversification reducing dependence on oil
• Regional cooperation to ease sanctions and facilitate trade

12.3 Policy Recommendations

• Implement transparent economic reforms to restore confidence
• Engage in diplomatic negotiations to ease sanctions
• Promote financial literacy and informal economy regulation
• Invest in alternative energy and technology sectors