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Economic Zones and Regional Development

Economic Zones and Regional Development is a research topic within General Economics, Econometrics and Finance. Science Explorer counts 14k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the economic impact, development potential, and challenges of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in various countries, with a focus on regional development, industrial clusters, global trade, ethnic diversity, sustainable development, FDI attraction, and labor conditions. The papers provide insights into the role of SEZs in shaping economic policies and fostering growth in emerging economies.

  • Special Economic Zones
  • Export Processing Zones
  • Economic Impact
  • Regional Development
  • Industrial Clusters
  • Global Trade
  • Ethnic Diversity
  • Sustainable Development
  • FDI Attraction
  • Labor Conditions
Research works
14k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.4k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+12%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
42% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Economic Zones and Regional Development
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