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

Aradhna Aggarwal

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Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Special economic zones; growth; structural change; competitiveness; South Asia; policy evaluation; investment climate; technology and innovation; knowledge linkages; global value chains; sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C31 F13 F23 J53 O32 O43 O53 Q01 R11 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-11-13
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