março 1, 2026

Special Economic Zones: Why they succeed in some countries – and fail in others

Special Economic Zones: Why they succeed in some countries – and fail in others

menos de 1 minuto Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are one of the most talked about tools in economic development policy. Governments hope they will attract investment, create jobs, and boost growth. In this episode of Economics Unpacked, we look at the real evidence behind SEZs. Drawing on research from Vietnam and Indonesia, we speak with economists Tevin Tafese and Alex Rothenberg on whether Special Economic Zones shift workers into better-paid manufacturing jobs – and whether those benefits spread more widely across the economy. The Continue lendo