A System Dynamics Model for Long-Term Performance Monitoring of Projects Related to Oil Production in Iran

Investment is needed in all societies to sustain economic growth and capital. In fact, investment is the country’s economic engine. It is necessary to assess the profitability of the investment. The assessment may include the technical, financial, economic, environmental, social, and political aspects. Projects in the oil industry are complex and have wide effects on society and environment. Therefore after careful financial studies, other aspects of their implementation should be evaluated. However, environmental impact and social consequences resulting from the implementation of these projects are seemingly non-economic factors, but ultimately they have economic effects.