The Impact of Special Economic Zones on Economic Development: Evidence from Nightlight Analysis in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Over the past few decades, special economic zones (SEZs) have become a widely used industrial policy tool to support structural transformation and economic development. Yet their impact on the economy remains inconclusive, especially in developing countries where the lack of data presents a challeng...

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Main Author: NILAPHY PHOMMACHANH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2024-09-01
Series:Asian Development Review
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Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S0116110524400109