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Special Economic Zones in South Asia: Structural Change, Competitiveness, and Growth- A Book Summary

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  • Aggarwal, Aradhna

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This article provides a summary of the recently published book, Special Economic Zones in South Asia: Structural Change, Competitiveness, and Growth (Routledge: London). This book represents the first comprehensive effort to systematically examine the rationale, objectives, design, and outcomes of SEZ policies with a focus on their role in structural change, growth and competitiveness in South Asia. The analysis is based on a mixed-methods approach. One of the highlights of this study is its use of a counterfactual approach at the firm level to evaluate SEZ outcomes, offering an evidence-based assessment of the policy. Through its insights, the book provides valuable lessons and actionable guidance for policymakers and practitioners working with SEZ frameworks.

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  • Aggarwal, Aradhna, 2024. "Special Economic Zones in South Asia: Structural Change, Competitiveness, and Growth- A Book Summary," MPRA Paper 122671, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:122671
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    Keywords

    Special economic zones; growth; structural change; competitiveness; South Asia; policy evaluation; investment climate; technology and innovation; knowledge linkages; global value chains; sustainable development;
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    JEL classification:

    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • F23 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Multinational Firms; International Business
    • J53 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining - - - Labor-Management Relations; Industrial Jurisprudence
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • O43 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - Institutions and Growth
    • O53 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Asia including Middle East
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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