Description
Book SynopsisGujarat is the nursery for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India; the very first Asian EPZ was housed in Gujarat in 1965. This study examines the contribution of Gujarat SEZs in socioeconomic development with specific research questions: (1) Are SEZs in Gujarat effective on the development front in the context of social and economic aspects? (2) What is the impact assessment of Gujarat SEZs by reckoning metrics based on direct economic impact, indirect/wider economic impact and social impact? (3) How can vacant land in SEZ be optimally utilized in Gujarat to fulfill the SEZ objectives? In the first of the three phases a model (research concept) was constructed from the literature to explore and validate the variables within the SEZs influence on the social and economic development. The second part is a combination of single cross-sectional descriptive research design and empirical research with the use of quantitative techniques such as questionnaires and interviews with various st
Table of Contents
List of Tables – List of Figures – List of Appendices – Acknowledgements – Abbreviations – Special Economic Zones: An Overview – Research Methodology – Literature Review – Special Economic Zones: An International Perspective – Special Economic Zones: An Indian Perspective – Special Economic Zones: Gujarat – Data Analysis and Findings – Conclusion and Recommendation – Research Limitations and Scope for Future Research – Bibliography – Index.
