of foreign trade. Thus, SEZ attracts local and foreign capital, increases the volume of export, increases the currency … widespread special economic zones can be classified as follows: free customs zones, free trade zones, free industrial zones, free …

with exports to the rest of the world, suggesting that in contrast to trade diversion, trade with Asia complements exports …’ participation in global value chains (GVC) over the past two decades. We find that while overall exports from Africa to Asia are … to diversify export portfolios through exporting to Asia. Each African nation has a distinct main trade partner in Asia …

comparable with developed countries. These arguments are supported by a critical interpretation of the traditional trade theory …, the New Trade Theory and specific approaches to explain GVCs, especially different governance structures and power …

This paper explores the dynamic relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI), international trade, and … Global Value Chains (GVCs) - it underscores how FDI and trade are mutually reinforcing. Then, it highlights the convergence … of investment and trade policies, pointing out the impact of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) on trade flows and the …

, wages, and employment, and how these differ across industries. …

, wages, and employment, and how these differ across industries. …