EghtesadOnline: The average number of working hours in Iran per week has decreased from 44:18’ in the year ending March 2014 to 43 hours last year (March 2018-19).

EghtesadOnline: Latest data released by the Statistical Center of Iran show the average annual inflation has continued the downtrend that started in the ninth Iranian month (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

EghtesadOnline: Exports of books published in Iran to Persian-speaking countries and territories have declined in recent years.

EghtesadOnline: Recent studies by the National Elites Foundation reveal a significant downtrend in the emigration of Iranian university entrance exam (locally known as concours after the French word meaning competition) toppers, and Science Olympiads.

EghtesadOnline: The latest industrial purchasing managers’ index (PMI) surveys indicate that the Iranian economy relapsed to stagnation in the month ending June 21, despite a flurry of activity in many sectors during the previous month.