Pioneering economic reform in China's special economic zones : the promotion of foreign investment and technology transfer in Shenzhen
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Pioneering economic reform in China's special economic zones : the promotion of foreign investment and technology transfer in Shenzhen
Ashgate, c1999
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-162) and index
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Description
This text examines the performance of China's Special Economic Zones (SEZs), particularly in attracting foreign investment and promoting technology transfer, through an in-depth case study of the largest zone - Shenzhen. The major theme is that spatial placement and unique planning activities, which are not found elsewhere within China, are more important in explaining the performance of SEZs than is acknowledged in the existing literature. The significant growth of foreign investment is primarily a possitive function of proximity to major countries of origin, inphysical, economic, cultural and political terms; and is also positively related to favourable local policy environment. Labour cost differentials between the zones and other potential sites in China and domestic market potential in contrast to traditional "neoclassical" theory, are only residual factors. The manuscript offers a unique resource for China scholars, policy makers concerned with economic development, and business interested in investing in China.
Table of Contents
- Conceptual and policy context
- foreign investment in Shenzhen - proximity to and complementarity with Hong Kong
- local policy environment and labour costs
- technological content of foreign investment
- export performance and domestic linkages
- conclusions and policy implications.
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