Professor in Geography, Urmia University, West Azerbaijan, Iran. , a.taghiloo@urmia.ac.ir
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The economic significance of regions in the context of attracting capital and trade on a global scale is paramount to fostering economic development within a globalized framework. Concurrently, international capital predominantly gravitates towards regions that possess the capability to yield profits and exhibit the requisite potential for augmenting the added value of capital. This investigation delves into the capabilities of Iranian provinces within the global economy, utilizing an integrated approach that encompasses regionalism and the global payment chain. The methodology employed in this study is characterized as applied, with a descriptive and analytical framework. Data collection was conducted through a combination of documentary research and fieldwork, drawing from statistical sources and authoritative research findings. A variety of statistical methodologies, including regression and correlation analyses, were employed to facilitate the examination of the data. The findings of this study revealed that the economic contributions of diverse geographical regions within Iran were heterogeneous. Regions that demonstrated substantial success in attracting international capital did not necessarily correlate with an enhancement in exports and foreign trade; moreover, the performance of various geographical areas varied significantly across the studied indicators and did not adhere to a consistent principle or rule. In essence, the positioning of Iranian regions in terms of capital attraction, exports, imports, or trade within a specific year appears to be somewhat arbitrary, necessitating a longitudinal analysis to thoroughly elucidate the influence of the variables employed in determining the global economic status of these regions.
Article Type:
Original Research |
Subject:
regional planning Received: 2024/12/2 | Accepted: 2025/01/12 | Published: 2024/06/30