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The Economic Impact of Special Economic Zones: Evidence from Chinese Municipalities

Jin Wang · Journal of Development Economics 101, 133–147 · 2013

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Jin Wang
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DOI 10.1016/j.jdeveco.2012.10.009
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2026-09-01

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TheoryA study of Chinese municipalities found that special economic zones increased foreign direct investment, not merely through firm relocation, did not crowd out domestic investment, and raised wages by more than the local cost of living, with smaller benefits for later zones.