A recession in 1978 was the direct result of the shah's new economic policies. Unemployed urban workers were receptive to the calls for protest, and joined the students and merchants in demonstrating against the regime.

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This statement accurately describes the events in Iran in 1978. The shah's economic policies led to a recession which increased unemployment and discontent among urban workers, who then joined in protests against the regime along with students and merchants.

A Recession in 1978 Was the Direct Result of the Shah's