Duty-Free Zones as Interfaces of Globalization
Bost, François
Duty-Free Zones as Interfaces of Globalization - 2007.
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Free Zones are still rarely analyzed in geographical and economic studies. Yet they are a striking illustration of the opening of the world to the international exchanges : in the last two decades, they tremendously increased even in the countries the most reluctant to capitalism. In 2007, 123 countries out of 192 had Free Zones. That year, 1,257 Free Zones were listed throughout the world, 75% of which were located in Third World and Eastern Europe countries. Represented in low-value added activities as well as in the most high-tech sectors, these Free Zones employed approximately 45 million people in 2007. This article draws up a much-needed inventory of their presence by geographical area and outlines new tracks for further research.
Duty-Free Zones as Interfaces of Globalization - 2007.
7
Free Zones are still rarely analyzed in geographical and economic studies. Yet they are a striking illustration of the opening of the world to the international exchanges : in the last two decades, they tremendously increased even in the countries the most reluctant to capitalism. In 2007, 123 countries out of 192 had Free Zones. That year, 1,257 Free Zones were listed throughout the world, 75% of which were located in Third World and Eastern Europe countries. Represented in low-value added activities as well as in the most high-tech sectors, these Free Zones employed approximately 45 million people in 2007. This article draws up a much-needed inventory of their presence by geographical area and outlines new tracks for further research.
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