The political economy of special economic zones concentrating economic development
- London ; New York, NY Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2017
- xi, 191 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have become a popular development policy throughout the world over the last half a century. These zones form designated areas where governments offer businesses lower taxes, tariffs, and often lighter regulations. Generally, SEZs aim to attract investments and raise a country?s export and employment rates, but although success stories are often cited, there are numerous failed projects that have instead become burdens for their host countries.