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Abbasi Astamal M, Akbari Kavar S, Alizadeh A A. Explanation of the Cost Management Model in the Iranian Banking Industry Using a Grounded Theory Approach. J. Mon. Ec. 2025; 20 (3) :363-389
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1- Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, Va.C., Islamic Azad University, Varzaghan, Iran.
2- MSc., Department of Accounting, Seraj Institute of Higher Education, Tabriz, Iran.
2- MSc., Department of Accounting, Seraj Institute of Higher Education, Tabriz, Iran.
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The absence of a comprehensive and localized model for the effective management of the cost of money in the country’s banking system, considering the cultural, economic, and structural complexities inherent in the banking industry, constitutes a fundamental challenge. Therefore, the present study aims to articulate a model for managing the cost of money in Iran’s banking industry through a grounded theory approach. This research is applied in purpose and conducted with a qualitative methodology based on grounded theory. The statistical population consists of distinguished professors in the fields of finance, accounting, and management, as well as senior banking executives including bank presidents and faculty members of reputable universities in the country, selected during the years 2023 and 2024. Sampling was carried out purposefully and through the snowball method until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data were collected through library studies and 11 semi-structured interviews with banking and academic experts possessing sufficient expertise and professional experience. The data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin’s three-stage coding process with MAXQDA software, which resulted in the extraction of 95 basic concepts categorized into four main themes: socio-cultural-political factors, technical-structural factors, environmental and contextual factors, and factors related to the improvement of economic indicators. The findings indicate that comprehensive management of the cost of money requires simultaneous consideration of technological, structural, interactive, and policy-making components. The proposed conceptual model, by clarifying the relationships influencing resource mobilization and cost control in Iran’s banking industry, provides practical strategies for enhancing efficiency, strengthening economic governance, and developing banking services. Furthermore, factors such as interbank interest rates, economic risks, operational costs, inflation, and exchange rates were identified as decisive variables. Ultimately, the finalized model, informed by expert insights, delineates a pathway for reducing costs and improving the efficiency of the banking system.
Keywords: The Cost of Money, The Provision of Monetary Resources, The Foundational Framework, Comprehensive Cost Management, Economic and Managerial Factors.
Type of Study: Original Research - Theoric |
Subject:
Monetary Economics
Received: 30 Sep 2025 | Accepted: 1 Oct 2025 | Published: 2 Nov 2025
Received: 30 Sep 2025 | Accepted: 1 Oct 2025 | Published: 2 Nov 2025
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