The Journal of Economic Studies and Policies

The Journal of Economic Studies and Policies

The Benefits of Leasing Government Land in Line with the Sustainable Production of Land in Iran's Economy

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 PhD student in Economics, Department of Economics, Mofid University, Qom, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Mofid University, Qom, Iran.
Abstract
One of the key rights of Islamic governance is the sustainable use of government assets. The productivity of government assets, in addition to aiding government financing alongside taxes, is considered a requirement of urban governance due to its favorable economic impacts. Among the state's assets, land holds a special place in Iran. This research examines the economic impact of providing government land for rent using an analytical and descriptive method, alongside reviewing global experiences, jurisprudence, historical texts, and available statistics. The findings reveal that the leasing model, unlike the sale, provides stable, long-term financing for the government. Additionally, offering government land in long-term leases for residential, commercial, administrative, agricultural, horticultural, and other uses can lead to long-term economic growth without inflation. Reducing or eliminating the cost of land through government land leasing lowers the initial and fixed costs of producing and consuming goods and services. Consequently, the growth of land prices and the prices of goods and services related to land will be controlled to some extent. Ultimately, the rental supply of government land creates opportunities for balanced production and consumption for the public.
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