Many developing country governments would like to attract investment and create jobs in manufacturing and high-tech industries. Heavy and unpredictable laws and regulations, frequent demands for bribes, high taxes, poor-quality roads, slow and inefficient ports, and unreliable power, however,...

This study examines the effects of special economic zones (SEZs) on firm growth and the regional business environment in Viet Nam, highlighting their key role as a policy tool to attract foreign investors. Using detailed panel data from Viet Nam's 63 provinces from 2006 to 2020 and instrumental...

This paper investigates the impact of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) on landholding inequality among Indian households. While existing studies have focused on growth, industrial performance and changes in structure following industrialization efforts, analyses of the impact of place-based...