Baldia Role in Controlling the Market During the First Pahlavi Era

Abstract

Conrtol and regulation of urban markets have been among the areas that government put their influence at the area of Reza Shah. He used different tools to regulate the market. One of these was 'Baladieh'. A newborn organization which was used in the area of pahlavid I as a tool to repair society and was an important element. One of the functions of Baladiyeh was regulating the market and preventing from famine and shortage of basic goods. As such, Baladiyeh developed the physical aspect of Bazar and took control of some of ies elements. In so doing, it also prevented from blocking the pass ways, controlled the health system of Bazar and most notably regulated the selling of basic goods such as bread and meat. Baladiyeh had some people who opposed it while some others favored it and asked for more control. This descriptive-analytical study strives to use the documents and newspapers from first pahlavi period. The aim of the study is to examine the activities of the new born Baladiyeh in relation to production and distribution of basic goods as well as the regulation of the market. It also aims to answer what modifications were made in the people life by Baladiyeh activities? To answer this question, clear tasks of Baladiyeh are reported and then its functions in controlling the basic goods of people are studied. Finally, complaints of people are examined and the results of Baladiyeh performance are reported.

Keywords

• baladiyeh
• regulating the market
• supply and demand public life
• reza shah