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China'S Special Economic Zones And Industrial Clusters: The Engines For Growth

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  • DOUGLAS ZHIHUA ZENG

    (World Bank, USA)

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The numerous special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial clusters that emerged after the country's reforms are without doubt two important engines of China's remarkable development. However, after 30 years of development, they also face many significant challenges in moving forward. This paper summarizes the development experiences of China's SEZs and industrial clusters (their formation, success factors, challenges, and possible areas or measures for policy intervention), based on case studies, interviews, field visits, and extensive reviews of the existing literature in an attempt to benefit other developing countries.

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  • Douglas Zhihua Zeng, 2012. "China'S Special Economic Zones And Industrial Clusters: The Engines For Growth," Journal of International Commerce, Economics and Policy (JICEP), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 3(03), pages 1-28.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jicepx:v:03:y:2012:i:03:n:s1793993312500160
    DOI: 10.1142/S1793993312500160
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    Keywords

    China; competitiveness; special economic zones (SEZ); industrial clusters; innovation; F14; O14; O18;
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    JEL classification:

    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure

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