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Por que os EUA se desindustrializaram

Por que os EUA se desindustrializaram

5 minutos Parte da narrativa dos recentes governos dos Estados Unidos para justificar políticas protecionistas, discriminatórias e de subsídios que afrontam regras do comércio internacional é que o país estaria se desindustrializando em razão do modelo econômico implantado pelo governo chinês. O presidente Donald Trump tem sido particularmente enfático: “Perdemos milhões de empregos no setor de manufatura por causa da China”; “Eles tomaram nossas fábricas, tomaram nosso dinheiro”; “Não podemos continuar a permitir que a China estupre nosso país, e é isso que eles Continue lendo

ZPE: novas oportunidades em novo cenário

ZPE: novas oportunidades em novo cenário

2 minutos Fabio Feijó, presidente da ZPE Ceará As recentes restrições comerciais dos EUA aos produtos chineses estão forçando empresas globais a repensarem suas cadeias de suprimentos. Com tarifas elevadas e incertezas geopolíticas, cresce a busca por novos polos de manufatura e comércio para reduzir riscos e otimizar custos. Apesar das barreiras, a China se adapta ao diversificar parceiros, fortalecendo o consumo interno e investindo em indústrias de alto valor, como semicondutores e energia verde. Nesse contexto, o Brasil se destaca como fornecedor essencial Continue lendo

How important are tax incentives for SEZs?

How important are tax incentives for SEZs?

2 minutos Most people consider tax incentives a fundamental competence of a special economic zone (SEZ) programme. Without them, is an SEZ even an SEZ? But research indicates tax incentives may not help SEZs much and can even harm the economy. Tax incentives come in two types: “income-based”, which reward companies’ profit, and “cost-based”, which reward their activities or investments. SEZs, especially in developing countries, have typically relied heavily on income-based incentives by granting generously reduced corporate tax rates or tax holidays. This aims to lower Continue lendo

Can Special Economic Zones spur regional attractiveness? 

Can Special Economic Zones spur regional attractiveness? 

5 minutos A place-based policy that has long been part of the regional development toolbox can be traced to Ireland’s west coast – the home of the Shannon Free Zone. Launched in 1959, it is widely considered the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The Shannon project began as a response to developments in long-range aircraft technology as planes no longer needed to refuel in Shannon before continuing to major centres like London or Paris. A local entrepreneur advocated that the central government apply incentives Continue lendo

What Is a Free Economic Zone?

What Is a Free Economic Zone?

7 minutos A free economic zone is a specifically designated area within a country where trade and fiscal policies are different from those of the rest of the territory. They promote foreign investment, encourage exports and stimulate local development. They also offer unique incentives, such as reduced taxes, tariff exemptions and simplified administrative procedures. In this article we will learn about the specific characteristics of free economic zones, their benefits and limitations, as well as outstanding examples of their implementation around the world. The Continue lendo