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Authors

• Marziye Mamsoury ¹
• Esmaeil Hassanzadeh ²

¹ PhD student of Iranian history, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran

² Associate Professor of History, Faculty of Literature, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The period from 1941 to 1946 CE (1320 to 1325 AHSh), coinciding with World War II and the Allied occupation of Iran, is considered one of the most critical economic eras in modern Iranian history. During this pivotal juncture, the country's administrative system, as the executive arm of the state, played a decisive role in managing and controlling economic crises. However, the performance of state agents in these critical circumstances was confronted with numerous structural and functional challenges.



Consequently, this research, employing a historical analysis method and examining documentary and library sources, seeks to answer the following question: How was the performance of government agents in implementing state measures to manage Iran's economic crisis during World War II (1941-1946)?



The hypothesis of this study posits that the performance of state agents in this sensitive period—specifically in implementing laws and regulations, in administrative and financial operations, and in the rationing and distribution of essential goods—failed to demonstrate effectiveness in crisis management.



The findings of the research indicate that the Iranian bureaucracy was plagued by issues such as a lack of transparency in the allocation of duties, weak supervisory mechanisms, and deviation from established policies.

Keywords

• : Economic Crisis
• World War II
• Allied Occupation
• Government bureaucracy
• Government Officials.The Second Pahlavi Era

Main Subjects

• Political economy