The Impact of Economic Variables in Monetary and Fiscal Policies on Goods and Currency Smuggling in Iran
Keywords:
economic policies, financial policies, monetary policies, smuggling of goods and currency, economic variablesAbstract
In recent decades, the increase in crimes related to goods and currency smuggling has been at the forefront of the agendas and policies of various countries. Unfortunately, most countries' approaches have focused on criminalization and harsher punishments to prevent and combat goods and currency smuggling, overlooking the significant role that economic programs and policies play in fostering smuggling activities. Goods and currency smuggling result from various factors, including economic, social, environmental, and political elements. However, as economic development, welfare, and employment depend on the economic policies adopted by countries, these policies directly influence the rate of crimes associated with goods and currency smuggling. Implementing dynamic and appropriate economic policies significantly affects growth and development, which in turn impacts the reduction or escalation of smuggling activities. The findings indicate that economic variables such as inflation, taxation, poverty, employment, interest rates, liquidity, and others influence the increase or decrease of domestic goods availability, purchasing power, and the inclination toward investment and production. Each of these variables contributes to the underlying causes of goods and currency smuggling in Iran. This study employs library research and utilizes printed and digital sources to examine the impact of economic variables in the domain of Iran's economic policies (monetary and fiscal) on crimes related to goods and currency smuggling in Iran.
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