Special Economic Zones and their role in mitigating the effects of the economic crisis Cover Image

Specjalne strefy ekonomiczne i ich rola w łagodzeniu skutków kryzysu gospodarczego
Special Economic Zones and their role in mitigating the effects of the economic crisis

Author(s): Dariusz Lesicki
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Financial Markets
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Ekonomiczne w Zielonej Górze
Keywords: special economic zones; SEZ; privileged areas; economic development; clusters

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the study was to analyze the concept of special economic zones and their impact on overcoming the economic crisis. Sought to answer the question what are the main objectives and functions of the special economic zones and what economic benefits were brought in the past 15 years. Analyzing the pieces of legislation and data from Polish and world literature the author shows the influence of the synergies instruments of a new concept of SEZ to reduce the risks of crisis in the region. Special economic zones are created from units spatially concentrated in order to create favorable conditions for developing a wide spread innovation activities. Despite the benefits of the SEZ, that solution has also many antagonists, therefore the creation of special economic zones is a controversial but effective economic solution.

  • Issue Year: 2/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 69-83
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish