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Transnational corporations: special issue on special economic zones

1 minuto Volume 26 number 2 of the Transnational Corporations journal is a special issue dedicated to special economic zones (SEZs) and their potential as vehicles for development. The issue grew out of research and background papers that fed into UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2019, the thematic focus of which was SEZs. In compiling this issue, we sought to contextualize the emergence of SEZs, their evolution, and the associated policy trajectories that underpin them. This introductory paper amalgamates observations from the broader academic literature, Continue lendo→

The U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program: Economic Benefits to American Communities

2 minutos Foreign-trade zones (FTZs or zones) provide tariff savings and other benefits to companies that engage in import and export operations in the United States. These benefits were provided by Congress beginning in 1934 to encourage U.S. economic activity in manufacturing and distribution, and employment that might otherwise be performed abroad. Economic analysis of the effects of FTZs is limited, particularly the impact of FTZs on economic activity and jobs in localities with operational zones. To remedy this deficiency, the National Association of Continue lendo→

World Investment Report 2019 – Special Economic Zones

1 minuto The World Investment Report supports policymakers by monitoring global and regional foreign direct investment trends and documenting national and international investment policy developments. The policy chapter of this year’s report takes stock of efforts being made towards the reform of international investment agreements and surveys new measures. Inclusive sustainable development depends on a global policy environment that is conducive to cross-border investment. Last year, global ows of foreign direct investment fell by 13 per cent, to $1.3 trillion. This represents the lowest level since Continue lendo→