The influence of special economic zones on the socio-economic development of Lower Silesia in the first decade of the 21st century Cover Image

Oddziaływanie specjalnych stref ekonomicznych na rozwój społeczno-gospodarczy Dolnego Śląska w pierwszej dekadzie XXI wieku
The influence of special economic zones on the socio-economic development of Lower Silesia in the first decade of the 21st century

Author(s): Piotr Hajduga
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: special economic zone; spatial structure of special economic zones; effects of functioning special economic zones in Lower Silesia

Summary/Abstract: The main aim of this paper is an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of special economic zones located in the Lower Silesian region, that is Special Economic Zones for Medium Business of Kamienna Góra, Special Economic Zone of Legnica and Special Economic Zone “INVEST-PARK” of Wałbrzych and their influence on the surrounding socio-economic space. The author analyzed the effects of the zones on the region from 2002 to 2010. There were assessed, among others, the number of valid permits for conducting business in specific zones, incurred capital expenditure, created jobs, capital expenditure in infrastructure construction and the financial results of the companies managing the zones.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 65-79
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish