Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ540194
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
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Industrial Free Zones in the Dominican Republic: National vs. Local Impact.
Sagawe, Thorsten
Journal of Geography, v95 n5 p203-10 Sep-Oct 1996
Provides a concise overview on export-based, free zone development in the Dominican Republic by examining its influence on three spatial levels: national, regional, and town. Although industrial free zones contribute to job creation and foreign exchange earnings, local authorities are often unable to control urban development. (MJP)
Descriptors: Business, Economic Development, Economic Impact, Exports, Foreign Countries, Geography, Government Role, Higher Education, Imports, Industrialization, International Trade, Job Development, Latin American Culture, Local Issues, Manufacturing, Private Sector, Special Zoning, Taxes, Urban Problems
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Dominican Republic
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