Alireza Yoonesi

Main Idea The other day I was having a course on Pragmatic Approach to Law and one of the examples that came to my mind was the recent UK Supreme Court judgment in AAA (Syria) & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] UKSC 42 (15 November 2023). At first sight, one would argue that the Supreme Court judgment seems to reflect an application of the law without deviation or undue consideration of practical outcomes....

The multifaceted life of Muhammad Ali Foroughi, one of the most influential statesmen and intellectuals in Iran’s contemporary history, provides valuable insights that remain strikingly relevant today. While a comprehensive examination of this complex figure is beyond the scope of this essay, a reflective analysis reveals important lessons for responding rationally in periods of turmoil. Foroughi lived during a turbulent time when Iran was grappling with the disintegration of the Qajar dynasty and intense foreign intervention....

Allow me to present an appraisal of the 2017 report on the financialization of housing, authored by the Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Leilani Farha, under the auspices of the United Nations Human Rights Council. It is worth noting that this discourse constitutes a scholarly endeavor, reflective of a student’s intellectual exploration. The original report can be found here. The pdf version of the essay is also available here....

Overall Insight In the Iranian year 1401 (2022/2023), marked by President Ebrahim Raisi’s tenure, significant economic changes occurred. The year witnessed a 52% depreciation of the currency and a record-breaking 300% annual increase in prices due to the removal of food subsidies and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite early fears of hyperinflation, inflation moderated to 45% for the year. Critics had argued that Raisi’s policies were disproportionately affecting the poor and middle class....

In the realm of economics, the subject of interest rates, though predominantly settled within the framework of capitalism, continues to attract diverse perspectives and unorthodox views. In this essay, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted concept of interest rates, guided by the seminal work of Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk, “Capital and Interest” (1884). Our commitment to precision and an appreciation for the subtleties of economic theory underscores the rigor of our scholarly endeavor....