Defining ‘free zones’: A systematic review of literature

Alansary, Omar Sharaf-addeen; Al‐Ansari, Tareq

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15344

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“…The most commonly distinguished types of special economic zones are the following (Zeng 2016;Sosnovskikh 2017;Buba and Wong 2017;Alansary and Al-Ansari 2023) shown in Table 1.…”

Section: Special Economic Zones In Global Economic Regulation Practicesmentioning

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Preferential Regime of the Russian Arctic: Tendencies and First Results from Realization of the World’s Largest Special Economic Zone

Volkov,

Roslyakova,

Vasilieva

et al. 2024

JRFM

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The preferential regime of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation is the latest regulatory mechanism designed to overcome negative socio-economic trends in the macroregion. The accumulated factual data over the three-year period of this work have made it possible to make the first reasonable estimates of its effects on the regional economy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the presence of transformational changes in the relationship between employment and investment due to the introduction of the preferential regime for key sectors in the regions that are fully or partially included in the Russian Arctic. The relationship between investment and employment in regional industries was studied using least squares regression analysis using Advanced Grapher 2.2 software. The results show, firstly, significant differences in trends in the implementation of preferential treatment: increased economic specialization of some regions and diversification of the economies of other regions. Secondly, there is a slowdown in the emergence of new projects. Thirdly, the markedly different employment effects across industries and regions of the Russian Arctic, as well as the changing nature of the relationship between investment and employment, require a significant revision of regulatory measures and economic policies to maximize regime effects and achieve sustainable long-term regional development.

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“…The most commonly distinguished types of special economic zones are the following (Zeng 2016;Sosnovskikh 2017;Buba and Wong 2017;Alansary and Al-Ansari 2023) shown in Table 1.…”

Section: Special Economic Zones In Global Economic Regulation Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Note: Source: compiled by the authors based on (Zeng 2016;Sosnovskikh 2017;Buba and Wong 2017;Alansary and Al-Ansari 2023).…”

Section: Hybrid Sezsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Preferential Regime of the Russian Arctic: Tendencies and First Results from Realization of the World’s Largest Special Economic Zone

Volkov,

Roslyakova,

Vasilieva

et al. 2024

JRFM

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“…The selection and design of a free trade zone (FTZ) to stimulate regional economic growth entails careful planning and territorial ordering [21] through soil characterisation and geotechnical studies to facilitate various infrastructure constructions. As of 2018, approximately 2300 free zones were registered worldwide, attracting investments, fuelling industry growth, fostering knowledge transfer, and creating jobs [22].…”

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Geotechnical Characterization for Territorial Planning of a Special Economic Zone at a University Campus in Ecuador

Carrión-Mero,

Solórzano,

Cabrera

et al. 2023

IJDNE

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Special Economic Zones (SEZs) facilitate heightened free trade logistics, enabling companies to expand their operations and product development within a nation. This study seeks to geomechanically characterise a pilot area within the Special Economic Zone Development Zone (ZEDE) at ESPOL Polytechnic University, Ecuador. The area has been marked by limited information concerning the geotechnical properties of the soil and rock formations. The goal of the study is to inform referential zoning for constructions, thereby fostering sustainable development of businesses and industries in the area. The methodology utilised in this study was threefold: (i) an inquiry into existing data and an on-site inspection, (ii) a geophysical campaign encompassing Vertical Electrical Soundings, seismic refraction, and geotechnical characterisation for result correlation, and (iii) an assessment of slope stability, on-site response spectrums, soil profile classifications, safety factors, and construction risk zoning. The study area, approximately 28 ha, was characterised by soils and rock formations, such as lapilli tuffs and tuffaceous shales, with resistive loads reaching up to 26.10 MPa. These geotechnical attributes permit the construction of structures exceeding four stories. The integration of geological and geotechnical data revealed that 75% of the study area presents low to medium construction risk related to instability, thereby indicating suitable areas for territorial planning. The methodology proposed in this study provides a replicable tool for application across the ZEDE, facilitating the creation of strategies for a land-use plan within an innovative university campus. Future large-scale studies could incorporate hydrogeological analysis, evaluation of environmental impact, and the development of mitigation plans for anthropogenic activities.

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Does the Construction of Free Trade Zones Promote the Development of the Digital Economy? Evidence from Chinese Prefecture-Level Cities

Wei,

Li,

Sun

et al. 2024

J Knowl Econ

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Defining ‘free zones’: A systematic review of literature

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

Preferential Regime of the Russian Arctic: Tendencies and First Results from Realization of the World’s Largest Special Economic Zone

Preferential Regime of the Russian Arctic: Tendencies and First Results from Realization of the World’s Largest Special Economic Zone

Geotechnical Characterization for Territorial Planning of a Special Economic Zone at a University Campus in Ecuador

Does the Construction of Free Trade Zones Promote the Development of the Digital Economy? Evidence from Chinese Prefecture-Level Cities

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