Tehran’s Gold Bazaar Amidst Inflation Crisis: Citizens Turn to Gold as Currency Collapses
The Role of Gold in Personal and National Economies
10.1 Gold as a Safe Haven Asset
In times of currency collapse, gold’s intrinsic value makes it a preferred asset. People in Iran, faced with the rial’s instability, see gold as a safeguard for their savings.
10.2 Gold Market Dynamics in Iran
- Gold prices in Iran often exceed international rates due to high demand and import restrictions.
- Jewelry shops experience shortages, and gold smuggling increases.
- The government occasionally imposes restrictions or taxes on gold trading to control capital flight.
10.3 Gold and Informal Economies
The rise of barter, gold, and cryptocurrency trading illustrates how informal economies adapt to state failures. Gold, in particular, becomes a portable form of wealth that can be easily stored, transported, and exchanged.
10.4 Social Impacts
The reliance on gold has social implications:
- Widening economic inequality
- Generational shifts in wealth transfer
- Cultural resilience amid economic hardship
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